Project Description

This is a PhD-level take-home exam designed to evaluate advanced knowledge of brain function, cognition, and behavioral neuroscience. The exam will contain analytical and application-based questions that require critical evaluation of theories, research studies, and experimental data.

Students must demonstrate a high level of academic rigor, integrating recent scientific findings and theoretical perspectives. Proper citation of sources and adherence to academic integrity are mandatory. Any evidence of collaboration or plagiarism will lead to disqualification.

The exam will focus on:
• Neural mechanisms underlying cognition and behavior
• Cognitive processes such as perception, memory, and decision-making
• Neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders
• Research methods in cognitive neuroscience
• Brain imaging and neurophysiological techniques

Exam papers will be shared upon hire. All answers must be submitted in a Word document format, with each question followed by its corresponding answer.

Deadline: October 28, 2025