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Ferdinand Vieider
June 30 – July 4, 2025 | Ghent, Belgium
Explore the cognitive foundations of decision-making at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and economics. This intensive summer school aims to deepen understanding of decision-making under risk and over time, paving the way toward an integrated, neuro-biologically informed framework.
Speakers and Topics Include:
- Rava Azeredo da Silveira (CNRS & University of Basel): Neural Coding and Cognitive Representation
- Elise Payzan-LeNestour (UNSW Business School): Neurobiology of Financial Decision-Making
- Ryan Oprea (UC Santa Barbara): Cognitive Advances in Economics
- Arthur Robson (Simon Fraser University): Biological Foundations of Economic Behavior
Additional speakers will be announced.
Who Should Apply?
PhD students, postdocs, junior faculty, and advanced master’s students with a strong interest in decision-making. A solid understanding of standard and behavioral decision-making models is recommended.
Program Highlights:
- Morning and early afternoon lectures from renowned experts
- Targeted feedback sessions for research ideas and designs
- Opportunities for networking and collaboration
Application Details:
Submit your application to cognitive.foundations@ugent.be with:
- A short CV
- A motivation letter (max 1 page)
Fees and Amenities:
Fee: €400 (includes lunches, coffee breaks, welcome reception, and two dinners)
Accommodation is not included, but assistance with hotel arrangements is available.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025 (rolling admissions until spots are filled)
For more details, contact Ferdinand Vieider at cognitive.foundations@ugent.be.
Join us in Ghent this summer to engage with cutting-edge research and collaborate with leading scholars in the field!
Tweekerkenstraat 2
9000 Gent , Belgium
