Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Neurocognition in United States
Phd Positions in neurocognition in united states
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Universities with open PhD positions in neurocognition in the United States include Indiana University School of Medicine and Texas A&M University.
Indiana University School of Medicine
United States
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1 week ago
Postdoctoral Fellow in Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine This postdoctoral opportunity is based in the Health Equity through Autism Research Translation (HEART) Lab at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. The lab is directed by Dr. Rebecca McNally Keehn and focuses on reducing autism and neurodevelopmental health disparities through innovative models of care in the United States and globally. Research themes include autism service disparities, primary...
Psychology
Biology
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Sebastian Speer
Texas A&M University
United States
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1 month ago
Assistant Professor Sebastian Speer at Texas A&M University is recruiting PhD students for the Coupled Minds Lab in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences. The lab studies how conversations shape the way people connect, change their minds, and learn. Research topics include how people develop new ideas and learn together, how conversations build consensus or resolve conflict, and how these processes change when humans interact with AI. Methodologically, the group combines fMRI hypersca...
Computer Science
Psychology
Cognitive Science
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University of Louisville
United States
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1 month ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity in Human Factors Engineering at the University of Louisville , J.B. Speed School of Engineering, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. The project area focuses on human-AI interaction and human factors in healthcare , with examples including supporting non-AI experts working with imperfect AI tools, improving patient safety during care transitions, and exploring AI-assisted programming in engineering education. Ideal applicants should have a bachelor’s de...
Computer Science
Psychology
Biomedical Engineering
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Yue Jiang
University of Utah
United States
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1 month ago
Yue Jiang, Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the University of Utah, is actively looking for new students, including PhD students for Fall 2027 . The group works on technical HCI and human-centered AI, with research interests in generative UI , UI agents , eye tracking , digital accessibility , AR/VR , and related areas. Projects are described as primarily computational, focusing on building AI models that simulate user behavior and adaptive systems end to end, then evaluating them agai...
Computer Science
Psychology
Information Technology
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University of Texas at Austin
United States
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1 month ago
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Yudai Tanaka, Incoming Assistant Professor in Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin , is recruiting 2-3 funded PhD students for Fall 2027 to join the Symbiotic Interfaces Lab . The lab works on human augmentation in a direct sense: building computing systems that can enhance physical and cognitive abilities by interfacing with the body and brain. Research themes include neurotechnology , wearable computing , new sensing and acting channels, computational models for adapting inter...
Computer Science
Psychology
Biomedical Engineering
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Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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City, University of London
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychosis
Psychopathology
Psychology
Senior Lecturer
University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuropsychology
Neuroscience
Cognitive Impairment
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Lecturer
Massey University
New Zealand
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Clinical Psychology
Traumatic Brain Injury
Rehabilitation Neuroscience
Health Psychology
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
United States
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive Impairment
Neurocognition
Concussion Research
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New York University
United States
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Psycholinguistics
Neurocognition
Learning And Memory
Reinforcement Learning
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities
United States
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neurocognition
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Motor Imagery
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.