Fellowships for Medical Students

The IRTG “The Neuroscience of Modulating Aggression and Impulsivity in Psychopathology” also offers fellowships for excellent medical students. Doctoral theses matching the research interests of the IRTG 2150 can receive a monthly funding of € 835 for a maximum duration of one year. Research topics are focused on the neurobiology of pathological aggression and impulsivity. In agreement with the supervisors the research activities can take place during the regular study time.

Applications can be submitted via email and should include:

  • CV
  • one letters of recommendation
  • motivation letter

Overview of Curriculum

      • Bi-weekly internal/external meetings
      • Monthly Journal Club
      • Scientific writing workshop (mandatory)
      • Other workshops depending on needs/wishes of members
      • Clinical Rotation if no prior clinical education/experience
      • Logbook
      • Thesis outline
      • research stay of at least 6 months at Penn
      • Spring school
      • Final IRTG certificate

Please, submit all you documents to irtg2150@ukaachen.de