RESEARCH within the School concentrates on six paradigmatic topics each of which connects brain- and mind-related research: (1) perception, attention, and consciousness; (2) decision-making; (3) language; (4) brain plasticity and lifespan ontogeny; (5) brain disorders and mental dysfunction; (6) human sociality and the brain. Research is strongly embedded in the basic and clinical research conducted within the region allowing for synergistic research initiatives and opportunities. APPLICATION DEADLINES: 15 January: General application deadline for all students (with and without funding); 15 July: Additional application deadline for students with secured funding (scholarship or research post with a faculty member). For further information see: www.mind-and-brain.de