PhD Programme in The Human Mind and its Explanations: language brain and reasoning

Position: Doctorate Institute: IUSS Pavia
Posted on: 11/05/2026 Deadline: 12/06/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

05/BIOS-06 - Physiology, 06/MEDS-15 - Neurosurgery And Maxillofacial Surgery, 06/MEDS-19 - Orthopaedics And Rehabilitation Medicine, 10/GLOT-01 - Theories And History Of Languages, 11/PHIL-01 - Theoretical Philosophy, 11/PHIL-02 - Logic, History And Philosophy Of Science And Technology, 11/PHIL-03 - Moral Philosophy, 11/PHIL-04 - Aesthetics And Philosophy Of Languages, 11/PSIC-01 - General Psychology, Neuropsychology And Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychometrics, 11/PSIC-03 - Social, Work And Organizational Psychology, 13/ECON-01 - Economics

Description

The HuME PhD Program requires candidates to develop a strong analytical and epistemological background, also promoting the harmonization between theoretical reflection and experimental practice. The goal is to attract young researchers wishing to dive deeper into the many facets of human cognition through a multi-disciplinary approach to their studies. Training for PhD students develops along two lines: fine-tuning the skills they acquired during their undegraduate and graduate studies, whilst providing them the theoretical and practical tools they need to explore philosophy, pure and experimental sciences, cognitive neuroscience, and linguistics. The program offers a multi-disciplinary approach that will allow students to devise original and innovative paths within their specialized area of research.

Compensation

18,645 Euro

Number of positions

7

Maximum duration

36.0

Funding body

Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori di Pavia

Selection process

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qualifications, research project and interview The admission requirements are the following:a) “Laurea Magistrale”, or other equivalent academic qualification (second level degree) obtained abroad and recognized as valid and research project.Participation to competitive examination is also open to those who will obtain their Degree by and no later than 30 September 2026. In this case, conditional admission shall be granted.