NeuroGraduate Summer School in Cognitive Neuroscience 2025
Join us for the first edition of the NeuroGraduate Summer School in Cognitive Neuroscience, held in the vibrant city of Lyon! Running the first week of July, the Summer School offers a unique blend of lectures, hands-on workshops, and social activities, all focused on open science, data analysis, and experimental design in cognitive neuroscience. Participants will learn essential skills to deploy behavioral experiments in the lab or on the web (Javascript), simulate and analyze data (Python), and deal with concurrent data streams (physiology, neuroimaging, etc.). They will also have the opportunity to discover emerging approaches combining cognitive science with computer vision, virtual reality and AI oriented towards clinical and real-life applications. The program includes talks, practical sessions, visits, complimentary meals and social activities.
Designed for students completing L3, M1, or M2, the school welcomes international participants, providing an inclusive environment where both beginners and advanced learners can thrive.
We will select 12-16 students (about 50% international) based on their CV and their letter of interest. The selection committee will promote candidates whose scientific interests and ongoing projects align with the scope of the school. Basic knowledge in computer programming is recommended to participate in the (optional) hackathon.
The event is entirely free and will award up to 6 travel grants to foreign students, covering accommodation and transportation.
Provisional timeline
15th of January : speakers and program announced & registration opens
15th of March : deadline for travel & accommodation grants
15th of April : deadline for registration to the summer school
1st to 4th of July 2025 : the Summer School
- 1st of July 2025 – Open cognitive (neuro)science & data collection
- 2nd of July 2025 – Data analysis and modeling
- 3rd of July 2025 – Towards clinical and real-life applications
- 4th of July 2025 (optional) – Hackathon to dive deeper in the experiment or to kickstart a personal project
Embark on a transformative educational journey and explore Lyon’s rich cultural heritage while advancing your scientific skills! You’ll have the opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field, visit cutting-edge neuroscience facilities, and collaborate on exciting collective or personal projects during our closing hackathon.