Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar), invites applications for Masters in Cognitive Science programme
IIT Gandhinagar has established a state-of-the-art Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, which conducts high-quality research in the frontier areas of cognitive science.
Written Examination will be conducted online while interviews will be conducted in offline mode.
The masters in Cognitive Science programme embraces the interdisciplinary fields of Psychology, Philosophy, Computation and Neuroscience. The programme is designed to immerse students in research with integrated laboratory courses covering research methodologies and experimental techniques such as Behavioural studies, Physiological measurements, Eye tracking, Motion tracking, Brain Stimulation, Brain mapping with EEG and functional MRI.
The MSc programme is a two-month summer internship that the students pursue in various top Indian institutes such as NIMHANS, Bengaluru, IIT Delhi, IIT Mandi, IIIT Hyderabad, IIT Madras and abroad with competitive fellowships such as the Shastri Indo-Canadian Fellowship, DAAD Exchange Fellowship, Computation and Cognition Tübingen Summer Internship, Radboud Gateway Fellowship, Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship, etc.
“The interdisciplinary nature of all the courses at IIT Gandhinagar makes a student’s learning experience highly enriching. The M.Sc. in Cognitive Science offers a deeper understanding of mind, brain and cognition. Respecting the multidisciplinary spirit, this course offers students the flexibility to tailor the course according to their interests. Students are encouraged to take courses from other disciplines, creating a vibrant learning environment”, Sameer Dalvi, Head, the Department of Cognitive and Brain Sciences, said.
For financial support, eligible candidates admitted to the M.Sc. (Cognitive Science) programme can apply for the ‘On-Campus Employment Opportunities Programme’. M.Sc. (Cognitive Science) student can present their research work at national and international conferences and provide travel scholarships of up to Rs 60,000
The key career opportunities after the M.Sc. in Cognitive Science are:
Industry roles such as Educators, User Experience (UX), Linguistic analysts, Data analysts, Product developers/designers, AI engineers, Cognitive rehabilitation, Robotics, consumer behaviour, etc.
Academic roles such as Teaching or Research in Human-Computer Interface, Neuroscience, Decision Making, etc. and International Ph.D. opportunities.
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