NeurotechEU-Decide: Joint Autumn School on Decision-Making

This one-week, in-person programme brings together students and researchers from across the NeurotechEU alliance to explore how decisions are shaped – from cognitive models and neural mechanisms to clinical conditions and ethical challenges. 

What to expect? 

Throughout the week, participants will engage with leading researchers and explore key questions such as:

• How can decisions be modelled and formally described?
• How do neural systems shape choice behaviour?
• How is decision-making altered in clinical conditions?
• What ethical challenges arise in decision-making?

The programme combines state-of-the-art research insights with interactive elements, providing space for discussion, exchange, and interdisciplinary learning. 

Speakers from the following partners have been confirmed:

• Radboud University: Prof Roshan Cools, Dr Bernd Figner, Prof Alan Sanfey, Dr Eliana Vassena, Tim Vriens
• University of Bonn: Prof Dominik Bach, Prof Bert Heinrichs, Prof Nils Kroemer, PD Dr Johannes Schultz
• University of Lille: Prof Renaud Jardri, Danaé Rolland
• Karolinska Institute: Prof Karin Jensen

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Master’s students
• PhD students
• Postdoctoral researchers

Applicants should be affiliated with Karolinska Institutet (i.e., they need to be enrolled at or employed by a NeurotechEU university). Additionally, applicants should have a background in fields such as psychology, neuroscience, computer science, economics, medicine, biomedical engineering, or related disciplines.

How to apply?

Send the following documents to neurotech@ki.se:

• CV
• Motivation letter
• Endorsement letter (from your supervisor, mentor, teacher or similar)
• Transcript of records (Master students)

Application deadline: 7 June 2026, 23.59. 

KI NeurotechEU will provide financial support to the selected KI students and postdoctoral researchers.