Application and admission Applications will be accepted year round and reviewed on a monthly basis. Applicants must obtain a master's degree before they are admitted to the doctoral program. It is strongly recommended that applicants who did not receive their master's degree from a Swiss university take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) General Test. Applications without GRE test results will be reviewed, but not submitting GRE test results will be considered a major drawback and must be offset by very strong academic credentials (e.g., high grade point average). Proficiency in English is required. No specific test is required, but applicants who have taken the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) are encouraged to provide a copy of the official test results. You will be informed about the outcome of your application within six weeks after we have received your application. Applicants will only be admitted to the Doctoral Program in Neuroeconomics after funding for their studies has been secured either by one of the chairs at the Department of Economics or by the applicant him/herself. If you have already received funding for your doctoral studies, please remember to include a copy of the funding approval in your application package. Courses begin in September. How to apply Initial applications should be submitted (in electronic form only; one PDF file per applicant) to the Doctoral Program Coordinator, Dr. Maura Wyler-Zerboni ([email protected]). These must include:  a curriculum vitae  a letter of motivation  contact details of at least two referees If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be asked to submit the following application materials in triplicate to the address below:  a completed and signed application form  a curriculum vitae  copies of university diplomas, transcripts of academic records and/or other academic documents (documents in English, German, or French require no translation; documents in Dutch, Flemish, Italian, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Portuguese, or Spanish must be translated into English or German; documents in any other language must be translated into English or German and certified for official use)  an explanation of how exams are graded at the universities you attended  a key to the grades used on transcripts produced by the universities you attended  GRE General Test results (if available)  a Statement of Purpose concerning your plans for doctoral studies and career objectives. The statement should be written in English and should not exceed 1,500 words.  one copy (not in triplicate) of an advanced essay concerning a neuroeconomics topic (if available)  two letters of recommendation, either in sealed/signed envelopes in the application package or sent by the referees directly to us at the address below  evidence of proficiency in English (if no official evidence is available, you should ask at least one referee to elaborate on your ability to understand, communicate, and write in English)  if you have already received funding for your doctoral studies: a copy of the funding approval NOTE: Applications will not be returned. Please do not use any staples. Application address If you are shortlisted for an interview, please submit your application materials − in triplicate − to the following address: University of Zurich Department of Economics Graduate Admissions Office Doctoral Program in Neuroeconomics Winterthurerstrasse 30 CH - 8006 Zurich Switzerland Funding Opportunities Students are responsible for securing their own funding for their doctoral studies. Although there is no tuition at UZH (only a small administrative fee of CHF 140 per semester), students must provide proof of their ability to cover their living expenses in Switzerland. Funding opportunities include: Employment at the Department of Economics Grants and Scholarships Employment at the Department of Economics The individual department chairs select teaching/research assistants on a competitive basis. These positions entail teaching assistance, research assistance, and administrative duties. As some assistants teach undergraduate-level courses, knowledge of German is sometimes a prerequisite. Applicants should check the requirements of the position they are interested in. Information about open positions at the Department of Economics can be found here. Interested applicants are also welcome to contact the secretary of any group they are particularly interested in. Note that employment as an assistant does not guarantee admission to the doctoral program. Grants and Scholarships Many countries provide grants and scholarships for study abroad. There are also some competitive opportunities in Switzerland. Applicants should inquire directly with the funding organizations (e.g., see links below). Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) In memory of the first female physician in Switzerland, Marie Heim-Vögtlin (1845-1916), the Marie HeimVögtlin subsidies are targeted to female researchers to increase the number of women in research. More information on UZH Researchers webpage More information on SNSF webpage University of Zurich The University of Zurich offers Candoc funding to doctoral students registered at UZH or who have written confirmation from their future doctoral advisor at UZH. Candoc funding For more information on funding opportunities, please consult the following webpages: Funding for individuals Finanzierung (in German)