2022 NEUROECONOMICS SUMMER SCHOOL

The 2022 Neuroeconomics Summer School has been postponed to Summer 2023. Please check back for further information.

2022 Neuroeconomics Summer School

The 2022 Neuroeconomics Summer School has been postponed to Summer 2023. Please check back for further information.

GENERAL SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION

The Neuroeconomics Summer School brings together post-docs and advanced graduate students in Neuroscience, Psychology, Economics, and related disciplines for intensive and advanced study of the rapidly growing interdisciplinary field of Neuroeconomics. The course will feature daily lectures by leading international faculty on Neuroeconomics, and will cover experimental and theoretical work on economic decision making in humans as well as animal models. Workshops and experimental projects will take place in the evenings.

** Due to the volume and competitive level of the application pool, there is no on-site registration.

Eligibility

Senior graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in Neuroscience, Psychology, Economics, and related disciplines are encouraged to apply. In some cases, junior faculty who are a particularly good fit to the program have been admitted. Undergraduate students are not admitted.


Application Requirements

Those interested in attending the Summer School must submit the following materials:

  • CV

  • Personal statement (2 Pages) on why the applicant is interested in participating

  • Contact information for two (2) references

    NOTE: We will email your references with instructions on submitting letters of recommendation.

  • Optional: If the applicant needs scholarship/financial aid, provide an additional justification (1 Page) indicating the reason for and level of requested aid

Selection Procedure

Selection will be based primarily on applicants’ research interests and motivation. We will also consider the balance in research disciplines and other factors that contribute to a diverse intellectual atmosphere. Applicants will be emailed regarding decisions in March.


Costs and Financial Aid

The total tuition cost is $2,000 USD; this includes student housing accommodations, course materials, and meals in NYU Shanghai.

NOTE: Students will be responsible for their own travel and insurance, which is NOT included in the tuition.

Limited scholarship funds will be available for students who cannot obtain sufficient support from their home laboratories or institutions. Such scholarships must be requested with the application.

The application deadline is in february annually.