Doctoral Program in Neurosciences

Topics: neurodevelopment; neurodegeneration and neuroregeneration; intercellular signaling; inflammatory processes; intercellular communication; signaling in pain.

Topics: synaptic neurotransmission; sleep-wake cycle; biogenic amines in behavioral control.
Thalamo-cortical organization.

Topics: neurochemistry of addiction; neural and endocrine rhythms; brain evolution.
synaptic organization and structure.

Topics: learning and memory; stress; attention; consciousness; meditation; default network; language; brain-computer interfaces.

Topics: schizophrenia; depression; attentional deficits; epilepsy; Parkinson’s.

1. Application form (according to Doctoral in neuroscience application form).
2. Original or notarized copy of certificate of academic degree, (foreign applicants must legalize the certificate at the Chilean Consulate in their country of origin).
3. Transcripts of undergraduate and other studies, including advanced and postgraduate studies. If the applicant is a foreigner, the grading scales used, and the minimum grade accepted must be clearly specified. Graduation ranking of their graduating class.
4. Curriculum Vitae (according to format).
5. Two confidential letters of recommendation (these should be sent directly by the sponsors to Francisco Aboitiz, Program Director, faboitiz@puc.cl; Claudia Andrade, Program Coordinator, candradel@puc.cl or Ms. Debbie Meza, Doctoral Secretary, dmezar@uc.cl). It is desirable that the letters come from individuals with a doctoral degree. For these letters, the available format should be used (to be submitted in a sealed envelope -according to the Spanish format- according to the English format).
6. Letter of Intent. Submit a written statement of purpose, including the formulation of a topic of interest relevant to the students’ study during the program and the dedication committed to the program. Applicants should be as specific as possible as to their short- and long-term research interests and objectives, in a length of no more than three and a half spaced pages.
7. Photocopy of identity card or passport.
8. Two passport size photos (with name and identity card).
9. Application for admission to the University (according to format).

• Certify advanced command of a second language.
• Carry out the Ethics and Integrity in Research workshop (CPD 0002).
• Carry out 2 transversal skills workshops (CPD acronym).
• Take a research internship abroad *.
• Have a scientific article submitted, accepted or published *.
• Have carried out 2 annual monitoring activities *.

(*) The conditions and characteristics of these activities may vary according to the study plan of each doctorate. For more information, we recommend that you consult with your program manager.