The PhD program in Neuroscience offers research and development opportunities in public and private sectors, biomedical companies, and healthcare facilities. It fosters collaboration with internationally recognized labs in both academic and non-academic settings. The core of the program is the development of student autonomy, guided by supervisors and the faculty board, through diverse basic and clinical research projects. Research topics are detailed online, and students can propose interdisciplinary projects across curricula and with other PhD programs. Industry-linked PhDs and scholarships promote Academia/Industry integration. Mandatory research stays abroad (at least 3 months) foster international collaboration and networking.
The faculty board’s interdisciplinary nature, including experts from basic and clinical research, bioengineering, data analysis, and industry, further enriches the program. The curriculum includes broad interdisciplinary courses and seminars and courses organized by the doctoral school to improve transversal skills.
Networking and team working capability are favoured and improved attending or collaborating with international and national laboratory, participating to NENS or dedicated events organized by the Neuroscience PhD program.
Public engagement is encouraged through active participation in international meetings/conferences and interdepartmental events like the annual Milan Center for Neuroscience (NeuroMi) meeting.
Students must dedicate a minimum of 8 hours to outreach and public engagement activities, participating in school initiatives like a course on RRI (Responsible Research and Innovation) or other departmental/academic events, such as a PhD student-organized orientation day for biomedical Master’s students.
Career support is available through the University’s Job Placement Office and dedicated Job Days.