Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Neuroscience Professors and Supervisors in Germany
Professors in neuroscience in germany
1,350 professors found
Assistant Professor
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Neuromodulation
Neuroscience
Basal Ganglia
Has grant
Assistant Professor
Technical University of Munich
Germany
Research Interests
Developmental Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Zebrafish Biology
Synaptic Biology
Technical University of Munich
Germany
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Synaptic Biology
Neuroscience
Memory Formation
Medical Faculty Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf Düsseldorf Germany
Germany
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Neuromodulation
Parkinson's Disease
Professor
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Germany
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Synaptic Plasticity
Learning And Memory
Chairman, Professor of Neurology
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Germany
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Neuromodulation
Brain-computer Interface
Professor
University of Cologne
Germany
Research Interests
Behavioral Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Synaptic Biology
Animal Cognition
Professor
University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Germany
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Synaptic Biology
Synaptic Plasticity
Ernst Strüngmann Institut gGmbH
Germany
Research Interests
Developmental Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Synaptic Biology
Neuroscience
Morphogenesis
1,341 more professors to explore
Sign up free to see them all, and ask ApplyKite Twin which ones fit you best.
Popular positions
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
.
1 month ago
Postdoctoral opening in systems neuroscience / computational neurology at Forschungszentrum Jülich , Germany, within the collaborative research center CRC1451 (located at the University of Cologne). The project focuses on how neural information processing in the human motor system is affected by (non-)pathological aging under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Silvia Daun . The successful candidate will join Project INF: Data Management for Computational Modeling and develop data-driven, cross-species...
Neuroscience
Computer Science
Psychology
+6 more
1 month ago
Max Planck School of Cognition
Germany
.
9 months ago
The Max Planck School of Cognition offers a prestigious, fully-funded PhD programme based in Leipzig, Germany, with affiliated universities and research institutions across Germany, London, and Nijmegen. This four-year doctoral programme is designed for outstanding international applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, aiming to bridge the gaps between disciplines such as artificial intelligence, biology, cognitive neuroscience, genetics, linguistics, mathematics, neurobiology, neuroimaging...
Computer Science
Neurology
Psychiatry
+16 more
9 months ago
Max Planck Institute for Software Systems
Germany
.
1 month ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in NLP and Human Behavioral Evaluation for Long-Range Language Understanding
Postdoctoral Researcher opening in Natural Language Processing , human behavioral evaluation , and long-range language understanding at the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS) in Saarbrücken, Germany . The position is part of the newly funded ERC Starting Grant project BrainAlign , led by Dr. Mariya Toneva and the Bridging AI and Neuroscience (BrAIN) group . The project aims to develop language models whose internal processing is aligned with the human brain, combining machine le...
Computer Science
Psychology
Cognitive Science
+6 more
1 month ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
University of Osnabrück
Germany
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Cognitive Neuroscience
Learning And Memory
Multisensory Integration
Embodied Cognition
Director of Knowledge Technology Institute / Professor
Universität Hamburg
Germany
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Artificial Intelligence
Multi-task Learning
Conversational Agents
Learning And Memory
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Germany
Research Interests
Immunology
Virology
Covid-19
Immune Response
Autoimmunity
Opportunities these professors hire for
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Just Landed
Germany
.
Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
Forschungszentrum Jülich is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the Multiscale Neurodevelopment team within the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine – Brain and Behaviour (INM-7) in Jülich, Germany. The team investigates how cortical architecture, connectivity and functional dynamics mature across early life. Combining multiscale frameworks with computational modelling, the research aims to improve understanding of cognitive maturation and psychiatric illness. The project brings together...
Computer Science
Cognitive Science
Eeg
+9 more
Posted Yesterday
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology
Just Landed
Germany
.
Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Plant Science (IMPRS MolPlant) is a joint doctoral programme of the University of Potsdam and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Potsdam, Germany. It offers PhD research and training in modern plant science within an interdisciplinary and research-intensive environment. Doctoral researchers work on fundamental questions in plant biology, including photosynthesis, central metabolism, respiration, organ and tissue fo...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Virology
+11 more
Posted Yesterday
Lothar Dieterich
Just Landed
Heidelberg University
Germany
.
Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at the Mannheim Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University is recruiting a Research Assistant / Postdoc (w/m/d) to join a research group studying the morphological, molecular, and functional properties of lymphatic endothelium . The project examines how these properties change in the context of chronic diseases and how they influence the immune system. The successful candidate will contribute to research in endothelial cell biology and immunology...
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Biology
+6 more
Posted Yesterday
Explore other paths
Scholarships in United States
Scholarships in Neuroscience in United States
Scholarships in United Kingdom
Scholarships in Neuroscience in United Kingdom
Scholarships in Canada
Scholarships in Neuroscience in Canada
Scholarships in Biology
Scholarships in Biology – Germany
Scholarships in Medical Science
Scholarships in Medical Science – Germany
Scholarships in Pharmacy
Scholarships in Pharmacy – Germany
ApplyKite Twin
Not sure which professor is right for you?
Your Twin reads your CV, searches every professor by meaning, not keywords, and learns what you want as you apply. Ask it anything about your application.
Tools for this step
Email to a professorAn email built on the professor's own papers.Research proposal generatorFrom an idea to a proposal that cites real papers.Supervisor finderProfessors, universities and openings that fit your research.See every toolFind PhD supervisors who research neuroscience
Describe your research and see the professors who publish on it, free.
Quick
Questions
Should I email professors before submitting my PhD application?
Yes. A well-targeted email can significantly improve your chances in many research-based programs.
What should I include in my first email to a professor?
A brief introduction, research interests aligned with the professor’s work, CV, and (if available) publication links.
How long should I wait before following up with a professor?
Typically 7–14 days. One polite follow-up is considered acceptable.
Is it better to send the same email to many professors?
No. Personalized emails that clearly match the professor’s research receive far better response rates.
Do I need a full research proposal when contacting professors?
Usually not initially — a short research summary is sufficient unless the professor specifically requests a full proposal.