CIFAR Neuroscience of Consciousness Winter School
The CIFAR Neuroscience of Consciousness Winter School is a unique, four-day event where tomorrow’s neuroscience leaders work closely with world-class researchers studying the neuroscience of consciousness.
Hosted by members of CIFAR’s Brain, Mind & Consciousness program, this year’s event is held from December 14-17, 2022 in Mexico.
Learn more about what to expect at this year's CIFAR Winter School.
Applications for this year's school closed on October 3, 2022.
Participants will:
- Engage in interactive lectures from top scientists
- Network with peers and world-renowned scientists
- Participate in workshops on science communication
- Explore diverse perspectives on consciousness including: neuroimaging/biomarkers, philosophy, computational approaches, and animal models.
Interested applicants must be senior (third year or later) PhD students, or post-docs. Applicants are required to submit a CV as well as a 500-word discussion of their research that details how the winter school would benefit their future scientific careers.
SELECTION
Applications are reviewed internally for basic eligibility before being assessed by members of the Brain, Mind & Consciousness program. Applicants are evaluated based on their research statement, track record, and connection to the neuroscience of consciousness.
CIFAR is committed to creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment and research community. We welcome proposals from countries and institutions from across the globe.
Organizers
Adrian M. Owen
Program Co-Director
Koerner Fellow
Anil K. Seth
Program Co-Director
Sahba Nomvula Besharati
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars 2021-2023
University of the Witwatersrand
South Africa
Michael Cohen
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars 2021-2023
Adeel Razi
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars 2021-2023
Speakers
Olaf Blanke
Melvyn Goodale
Fellow
Jay Ingram
Nancy Kanwisher
Advisory Committee Chair
Robert Kentridge
Fellow
Liad Mudrik
Tanenbaum Fellow
Megan Peters
Fellow
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar 2019-2021
Caroline Robertson
Joshua Shepherd
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar 2019-2021
University of Barcelona
Nicholas Turk-Browne
Fellow
Filip Van Opstal
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar 2019-2021
Key Dates
Application deadline:
October 3, 2022
Notification of decision:
November 2022
Winter School:
December 14-17, 2022
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