The mind is a wonderful, complex and mysterious "machine". The study of the phenomena, capacities, processes, and mechanisms underlying human behavior are among the most fascinating and difficult challenges that science faces. 

The studies we conduct are designed to answer questions such as:

Is the brain organized to achieve certain abilities, and how? Is there a connection in this organization in brains that are apparently very different from each other?

How do we remember? How do we learn? How do we understand what we see? 
Is awareness created from the activity of a collection of nerve cells? If so, how?
What happens in a brain that is diseased? Can it be treated, and how can it be "repaired"? 
Is it possible to apply insights from the brain in the building of thinking machines and robots?

In addressing such questions, the School of Brain Sciences and Cognition connects diverse disciplines:

cognitive sciences, philosophy, linguistics, computer science, mathematics, engineering sciences, health sciences, physiology, psychology, and life sciences.

Why come to study with us?

​​It is one of the most fascinating and challenging topics in science!	​All areas of brain sciences and cognition are on one campus and within walking distance	​First-rate faculty members across the spectrum of fields and methodologies
​​​​​There are unprecedented opportunities for research collaborations and interaction	​The Braintech student community is energetic and inviting	​A good and lively social atmosphere, both on and off campus
​​​Close supervision and personal attention at all levels	​Generous scholarships + tuition funding + teaching assistant positions	​​Unique skills for integration into the employment market in a variety of fields and on numerous levels

Do you want to make a significant impact on the world? Join the effort to better understand... ourselves!

 What is the next step?

Decide which research topic(s) you are interested in. 

Review the list of supervisors on the website. Examine their research topics and activities in their laboratory, and look for compatibility with them. 

Talk to suitable supervisors and get information about research projects and the activity in their laboratory. And remember that personal chemistry is no less important! 

Talk to research students in the relevant labs. 

Contact us (the school) for advice. 

Joint guidance from supervisors from different departments is also possible!

Make sure you meet the admission requirements for a higher degree in the supervisor's department. 

Register for the department. 

After being admitted to the department, update the School of Brain Sciences and Cognition as well. 

Ask your supervisor to assist with the submission of an application for a school scholarship. 

​PhD students? Enlist the help of your supervisor submit a scholarship application to the Kreitman School

So if you too are interested in thinking outside the box about what is happening… inside it, then you belong with us!

For advice you can contact: 

Prof. Ohad Ben Shahar - Head of the School (ben-shahar@cs.bgu.ac.il) 

Prof. Daniel Gitler - Chairman of the Teaching Committee (gitler@bgu.ac.il) 

• Faculty Staff at the school 

Ms. Anat Ben Haroush - appointed to the director of the school (stiener@bgu.ac.il) 

Registration for studies is done via the website ​

Registration and application for the school scholarship is until the date that will be published on the school website. ​