Young Computational Neuroscience Program, Jan Cohort
- Dates
- Jan 3 – Feb 21, 2027 (SP1)
- For
- School students, Classes 9–12
- Format
- Online, 24 live sessions
- Fee
- To be set
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Both start January 2027 and share four courses.
Build and test models of neurons and networks, and analyse real neural recordings in Python. Ends with a three-month mentored research project.
Understand how brain-computer interfaces and neuromodulation work, from neural signals to devices. Ends with a three-month mentored research project.
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Can you solve a mystery of the brain? A 12-week guided research mentorship where school students build computational models and present them at a symposium.
| Stage | Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Laying the foundations | W01–W04 | The brain as a scientific mystery · Mathematics as a language for brain models · Python for brain modeling · Neurons and neural signaling |
| 2. Three computational approaches | W05–W07 | Feedforward neural networks · Attractor and recurrent networks · Reinforcement learning |
| 3. Guided research training | W08–W12 | Research question and model design · Baseline model · Experiments · Analysis · Symposium |
| Cohort | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 Cohort | Sep 18 – Dec 7, 2026 | Running |
| Jan Cohort | Jan 3 – Feb 21, 2027 (SP1) | Open |
| Mar Cohort | Mar 6 – Apr 25, 2027 (SP2) | Open |
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