Program Overview

Doctoral Program Brain and Behavioral Sciences

The Doctoral Program for Brain and Behavioral Sciences aims at integrating researchers and their Ph.D. students working on issues related to human memory and learning in Switzerland. More than a century of psychological, neurological, physiological, and biological research on human memory and learning has produced a tremendous amount of different methodological approaches, detailed insights into learning and memory, and various models of learning and information processing.

Program Overview

The program is designed to bring together Ph.D. students and researchers from various disciplines to study the brain and behavioral sciences. It provides a platform for regular exchanges with fellow Ph.D. colleagues, access to free and independent counseling, and stays up-to-date with the latest courses.

Research Areas

The program focuses on human memory and learning, including psychological, neurological, physiological, and biological research.

Courses

• Spring Course 2026: Writing Articles in Psychological Research, a compact, hands-on workshop that guides participants through the key steps of academic writing.
• Summer Course 2026: A course that will take place from Monday, June 1, to Wednesday, June 3, 2026, with more details to follow soon.

Benefits

• Regular exchanges with fellow Ph.D. colleagues
• Access to free and independent counseling
• Staying up-to-date with the latest courses
• Being part of a dynamic PhD community

Host Institution

The program is hosted by the University of Bern, Faculty of Human Sciences.