A PENS Neuroscience School.
August 7 - September 1, 2006
Arcachon, France
The course has two complementary parts. Mornings are devoted to lectures given by distinguished international faculty on topics across the breadth of experimental and computational neuroscience. During the rest of the day, students are given practical training in the art and practice of neural modeling, largely through the medium of their individual choice of model systems.
The first week of the course introduces students to essential neurobiological concepts and to the most important techniques in modelling single cells, networks and neural systems. Students learn how to solve their research problems using software packages such as MATLAB, NEST, NEURON, XPP, etc. During the following three weeks the lectures cover specific brain areas and functions. Topics range from modelling single cells and subcellular processes through the simulation of simple circuits, large neuronal networks and system level models of the brain. The course ends with project presentations by the students.
The Advanced Course in Computational Neuroscience is designed for advanced graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in a variety of disciplines, including neuroscience, physics, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics and psychology. Students are expected to have a keen interest and basic background in neurobiology as well as some computer experience. Students of any nationality can apply.
A maximum of 30 students will be accepted. There will be a minimum fee of EUR 500 per student (depending on the courseÕs funding) covering costs for lodging, meals and other course expenses. Also depending on funding, there will be a limited number of tuition fee waivers and travel stipends available for students who need financial help for attending the course. We specifically encourage applications from researchers who work in the developing world. These students will be selected following the normal submission procedure.
Applications, including a description of the target project must be submitted electronically (see below) and should be accompanied by two letters of recommendation (also sent electronically). Applications will be assessed by a committee, with selection being based on the following criteria: the scientific quality of the candidate (CV) and of the project, the recommendation letters, and evidence that the course affords substantial benefit to the candidate's training.
More information and application forms can be obtained from: http://www.neuroinf.org/courses/EUCOURSE/EU06
Please apply electronically using a web browser.
Contact address:
- Camilla Bruns
TU Berlin
FR 2-1
Franklinstrasse 28/29
10587 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +49-(0)30-314-73442
APPLICATION PROCESS STARTS: January 16th, 2006.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10th, 2006
DEADLINE FOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: April 15th, 2006