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Writing Competition
Poster for a writing competition on dementia by the International Graduate School of Neuroscience (IGSN). Title reads: “Opa nennt mich ‘Friedrich’ – Nur verpeilt oder schon dement?” A boy looks at a red fridge with reminder notes reading “Den Enkel heißt Paul,” “Heute ist Montag,” and “Herd aus?”.
Schreibwettbewerb

Schülerschreibwettbewerb 2025 der IGSN für Schülerinnen und Schüler der Bochumer weiterführenden Schulen. Hier findest Du alle Informationen sowie Teilnahmebedingungen und Anmeldebogen.

IGSN 2025 writing competition for secondary school pupils in Bochum. Click here for further information, or here for our terms of participation and application form.

NeuroImmunoCon
NeuroImmunoCon 2025 conference banner. The background features a stylized illustration of neurons with glowing synapses. The title reads 'Exploring Neuroimmunology: When the Body Betrays the Nervous System'. The event takes place at Ruhr-Universität Bochum on September 23-24.
NeuroImmunoCon 2025

The conference on exploring neuroimmunology will take place September 23 – 24, 2025.

Click here to download the NeuroImmunoCon 2025 programme and information flyer, or register for the conference using the registration form.

Brain Day
"Save the Date" announcement for Brain Day on September 17, 2025, at RUB-Veranstaltungszentrum. The banner includes a smiling woman looking up at a hand-drawn brain illustration, with text in German about research and therapy.
Brain Day

Am 17. September 2025 laden wir ab 13:00 Uhr zum 14. Brain Day ins RUB Veranstaltungszentrum ein. Weitere Informationen zum Programm und zur Anmeldung bald an dieser Stelle.

On September 17, 2025, we invite you to the 14th BRAIN DAY at the RUB Conference Center from 3 p.m. Further information on the program and registration will be available here soon.

Graduation Day 2024
Four graduates in red and silver academic robes and black mortarboards pose with blue diploma folders. Two are seated at a table, while two stand behind them, smiling. The background features large windows with natural light.
Graduation Day 2024

On December 13, 2024, researchers, staff, friends, and family came together on Graduation Day to honor the 2024 graduates, who had completed the IGSN program and would finally receive their PhDs in Neuroscience.

Read more about the event.

Online Application
A person in a red and gray academic robe holding a blue folder labeled 'International Graduate School of Neuroscience.'
Online Application

The online application for DAAD Scholarships in 2026 will soon be opening.

Please check back soon for more details.

NeuroNexxt
A person in a blue blouse holding a folder labeled 'NeuroNexxt: Women in Neuroscience.'
NeuroNexxt

Career platform for female neuroscientists launched at the RUB. Click here for pictures and a report.

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International Graduate School of Neuroscience

The International Graduate School of Neuroscience (IGSN) offers an English-language PhD program covering all aspects of neuroscience, from the molecular level to higher cognitive functions. The IGSN was founded in October 2001 as an initiative of the Northrhine-Westphalian government to provide a forum for PhD candidates with outstanding academic track records. The IGSN offers an international network of renowned scientists, world-leading supervisors, and an excellent scientific environment.

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Admission

There are a lot of things you need to know about admission to our program, like what to bring, where to go and how long to stay.

Calendar

Here you can find an overview of IGSN events, both future and past.

Keyword Search

Browse scientific keywords which are assosciated with members areas of research.

Outreach

The IGSN plays an active role in raising the people's awareness of neuroscience as both a research subject and therapeutic field.

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