Sensory Neuroscience - NEUROBRIDGE ~ UNIPI

Language: English

Period: 3 – 9 September 2025

Application Deadline: 30 June 2025

Program Intensity: Full-time

ECTS: 3

Tuition fees: 0€

The interdisciplinary Summer School “Sensory Neuroscience – NEUROBRIDGE” , organized by prof. Paola Binda (University of Pisa) and prof. Martin Rolfs (Science of Intelligence; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin), will focus on fundamental concepts of (multi)sensory-motor integration and on the main tools of the trade: neuroimaging, neurophysiology, psychophysics.

The Summer School is connected with the TNE initiative NEUROBRIDGE, which promotes exchanges with international institutions, and it is a Circle U. initiative involving two other institutions of the Alliance (besides the University of Pisa): Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and UCLouvain, which contribute to the teaching faculty. The cluster Science of Intelligence is among its organizers.

It will bring together a broad range of participants and speakers from the member universities of the Circle U. Alliance, creating a dynamic and collaborative learning environment. The program features a combination of lectures and hands on activities including

an fMRI bootcamp at the Imago7 ultra-high field MRI facility;
a site visit to IMT (School for Advanced Studies Lucca);
a site visit to the Human Anatomy Museum in Pisa.

Successful completion of the program will give students an overview of the current neuroscientific research in sensory and cognitive neuroscience.

The Summer School will be activated with at least 2 students. The maximum number of participants is set to 30 students.

The Summer School will be held on campus in Pisa and it will be hosted at the Gipsoteca di Arte Antica dell’Università di Pisa.

Aim

Reasons to Apply

Interdisciplinary Learning: Engage with a curriculum that bridges neuroscience, psychology, and neurophysiology fostering a holistic understanding of sensory systems.
Collaborative Environment: Join a diverse cohort of international stude nts and professionals, encouraging cross-cultural exchange and collaborative learning.
World-Class Faculty: Learn from internationally recognized researchers actively shaping the field of sensory neuroscience,
bringing their latest findings and unique perspectives into the classroom.
Career Advancement: Enhance your academic and professional profile by acquiring specialized knowledge and skills applicable to various careers in neuroscience and related fields.

List of confirmed speaker (in alphabetical order):

David Alais (The University of Sydney)
Roberto Arrighi (University of Florence)
David C. Burr (Emeritus, University of Florence)
Guido Marco Cicchini (Neuroscience Institute of CNR)
Olivier Collignon (UCLouvain)
MiYoung Kwon (Northeastern University)
Maria Concetta Morrone (University of Pisa)
Emiliano Ricciardi (IMT Lucca)
Reuben Rideaux (The University of Sydney)
Martin Rolfs (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
Udi Zohary (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem)

The fMRI bootcamp at the Imago7 center is led by Gianfranco Fortunato and Valeria Centanino (SISSA).

Who can apply

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a Master’s level degree in the area of neuroscience or related areas. However, the school is also open to junior PhD and senior Bachelor students.

Students must be fluent in English, which is the official language of the Summer School.

Application

Admission Requirements

Enrolment in a course of study in the neuroscience area.
English fluency.

Required Documents

Identity Document (*PASSPORT in case you are a foreign student*)
Enrolment Form
Curriculum Vitae
BA title with student’s transcripts (BA exams and any exam taken in the MA)
Motivational statement (maximum 500 words)
Self-assessment of English fluency.

All the documents must be in pdf format, in order to upload them on the portal when required.

Application has to be submitted via Alice portal following the instructions of the “How to apply” page.

Fees

Tuition fees: 0€

Participation in the school is fully funded.

Students from the NEUROBRIDGE partners are eligible for travel grants.

Students from members of the Circle U. Alliance may check with their home institution for funding availability.

Attachments:

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Contacts

Coordinators
Prof. Paola Binda paola.binda@unipi.it

Dr. Miriam Acquafredda miriam.acquafredda@med.unipi.it

Summer/Winter School Office support.summerschool@unipi.it

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