PhD Program in Cognitive Neuroscience and Philosophy of Mind San Raffaele University Milan / IUSS Pavia (8 positions available)

A call for *8 three-year PhD positions* is available for the PhD Program in *Cognitive Neuroscience and Philosophy of MInd* promoted in collaboration between Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan and the Institute of Advanced Studies (IUSS) in Pavia, and directed by prof. Andrea Moro. The PhD program is part of the PhD School in Philosophy and Science of the Mind of San Raffaele University, directed by prof. Michele Di Francesco (http://www.unisr.it/view.asp?id=7484).

The major research areas are neurophilosophy and cognitive neurosciences, with a particular attention to linguistics and the philosophy of language and mind. Projects can be submitted in many areas for which the interplay between philosophical thought and scientific and experimental inquiry is relevant. Examples of specific research topics and a complete description of the program can be found at:

http://www.unisr.it/view.asp?id=7477

Positions are open for students with a degree in several areas, e.g. philosophy, psychology, linguistics, biology, medicine, information technologies, economics. Personal colloquia, seminars, and PhD activities in general will be held in English.

*Eight* positions are available, *four* of which will be covered by a grant of 16.000 euros each (gross yearly amount).

Deadline for application is: *September 28, 2011*.
All instructions for application, including links to the application forms and an extract of the official call in English, are available at:

http://www.unisr.it/view.asp?id=7481 

More info: http://www.unisr.it/list.asp?id=7473