29 June – 3 July 2026 | Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands | 2 ECTS
UMF “Iuliu Hațieganu” Cluj-Napoca invites interested students, researchers, and professionals to express interest in a new NeurotechEU learning opportunity: Radboud Summer School – Inside Neurotech: Patient Journeys and Real-World Impact, an intensive one-week course organised by Prof. Nick Ramsey at Radboud University.
The course offers an immersive, patient-centred perspective on how neurotechnologies shape everyday life, with a strong focus on clinical applications such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). Through lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and direct interaction with real users, participants explore the technical, clinical, and ethical dimensions of neurotechnology, supported by expertise from Radboud University and NeurotechEU partner institutions.
Key dates and format
- Course dates: Monday, 29 June – Friday, 3 July 2026
- Location: On-site, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Registration deadline: 15 May 2026, 23:59 (local time)
- Study load: 2 ECTS
- Result: Edubadge with micro-credentials and proof of participation
Who can apply
The course is open to participants at the following levels:
- Advanced Bachelor
- Master
- PhD
- Postdoc
- Professionals
Applicants should have a background (supported by transcript and CV) in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, medicine, audiology, rehabilitation, or related fields.
What the course covers
This Summer School examines how neurotechnology impacts patients and users through major real-world clinical use cases. Each day focuses on one application area:
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Cochlear Implants
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Epilepsy Neuromodulation
- Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs)
Participants will engage in foundational lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and daily sessions with a real user, facilitated by an experienced science communicator to support empathetic, evidence-based dialogue and reflective practice.
The programme brings together clinicians, neuroscientists, engineers, ethicists, and industry partners, addressing topics such as clinical indications, device architectures, signal processing, evaluation methods, ethics and regulation, accessibility, risk–benefit trade-offs, and long-term follow-up. The course provides a multi-perspective view aligned with NeurotechEU’s approach to responsible innovation and translational competence.
Application and selection process
Applicants are pre-selected by their home institution. Each partner institution may grant up to two fee waivers. If more than two applicants are nominated, the additional course fee is €787 per applicant.
After pre-selection, applicants submit their course application through the online portal by choosing the “scholarship” option. Course organisers evaluate applications on a rolling basis and places are limited, so early submission is strongly encouraged.
Required documents:
- CV and transcript (background evidence)
- Short motivation letter (max. 400 words) explaining interest in patient-centred neurotechnology and goals for attending
Contact
For questions and guidance on the internal pre-selection and nomination process, please contact the local UMF „Iuliu Hațieganu” NeurotechEU project office at neurotecheu.mobility@brainscience.ro until 30 March 2026.
For more information: https://theneurotech.eu/radboud-summer-school-inside-neurotech-patient-journeys-and-real-world-impact
