EITN EBRAINS Fall School in Computational Neuroscience 2026

The 2025 EBRAINS Fall School in Computational Neuroscience is a 10-day course designed for Master’s and PhD students and postdocs interested in advancing their knowledge in theoretical and computational neuroscience. 

This year’s school will take place in the beautiful city of Pavia, Italy.

It will focus on multiscale brain modelling, from molecular-cellular models to whole-brain models, including the use of cutting-edge simulation environments for model building.

Course Overview:

• Molecular-Cellular Models
• Circuit Models and Networks
• Mean-Field Models
• Whole-Brain Models

The course will consist of a combination of lectures, tutorials, and group projects. Each day will be dedicated to a different thematic area, with morning sessions for lectures and tutorials, and afternoon group projects.

Evenings and the weekend will be free for networking and exploring the city.

Organisers:

Egidio D’Angelo (UNIPV), Alain Destexhe (CNRS), Viktor Jirsa (AMU), Claudia Gandini WK (UCL - UNIPV)

Local Committee:

Fulvia Palesi, Claudia Casellato, Filippo Marchetti, Simona Tritto

Why Join?

• Intensive Training: learn from leading researchers across Europe.
• Hands-on Learning: work on practical projects with guidance from expert tutors.
• Collaborative Environment: join a small group of like-minded students from various institutions.
• Exclusive Scholarships: scholarships for students covering costs of attendance will be communicated soon.

Application Process: 28 positions available

Deadline: May 15, 2026

Applications will officially open at the beginning of April!

Documents Required:

• CV
• Motivation Letter: Explain how this course aligns with your research interests and current projects. Specifically include if you would need a scholarship, and elaborate which and why.
• Recommendation Letter

Please send your application materials to neurocomp_dbbs@unipv.it using the following naming format: LASTNAME_CV, LASTNAME_ML, LASTNAME_RL (in PDF format).

The deadline is May 15, 23.59 hrs, CEST.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection criteria:

Applicants must be currently working or studying in neuroscience or a related field.

Experience in Python programming is helpful but not mandatory. Priority will be given to PhD students, though Master’s students and post-docs are also encouraged to apply.

The selection of 28 students will be based on the potential impact the school will have on their current and future projects.

Financial Information:

• Registration Fees policy will be communicated together with the opening of the applications
• The school provides coffee breaks and lunch, however, dinner, accommodation, travel, and other expenses are not included.

Visa & Letter of invitation

Participants are responsible for arranging their own visa and covering the associated costs. The organisers recommend checking the official embassy or consulate websites for Italy in the participant’s country of residence for 

the most up-to-date visa requirements. It is recommended that students start the visa application process as soon as they are accepted as the process of obtaining the visa can take time.

Programme

To be announced soon.