This one-week immersive course, organised by Prof. Nick Ramsey, explores how neurotechnologies shape everyday life through key clinical applications such as Deep Brain Stimulation and brain–computer interfaces. Through lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and user interactions, participants examine the technical, clinical, and ethical dimensions of neurotechnology, supported by expertise from Radboud University and NeurotechEU partners.

Relevant details

Timeline:

Registration deadline: 15 May 2026, 11:59 pm
Start date event: Monday, 29 June 2026
End date event: Friday, 3 July 2026

Location: On-site at Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands

Study load (ECTS) = 2

Result = Edubadge with micro-credentials, Proof of participation

Participant level

Advanced Bachelor, Master, PhD, Postdoc, Professional.

Admission Requirements

Background supported by transcript/CV: advanced Bachelor, Master, PhD, clinician, or professional in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science, medicine, audiology, rehabilitation, or related fields.

Application procedure

Applicants are pre-selected by their home institution. Each partner institution may award up to two fee waivers for participation. If this number is exceeded, the course fee is €787 per additional applicant. The fee includes basic on‑site catering and official course events, but travel, accommodation, social activities, and all other personal expenses are not included.

Once selected, applicants submit their course application directly through the online portal by choosing the “scholarship” option. Course organisers review applications based on the submitted materials and are responsible for final selection. Admission takes place on a rolling basis, and places are limited. We therefore encourage early submission, as applications are processed on a first‑come, first‑served basis. 

Required Application Documents

Applicants must upload the following documents:

• Background supported by CV and transcript 

• Short motivation letter (maximum 400 words) describing the applicant’s interest in patient‑centered neurotechnology and goals for participating in the course

Application Deadline

15 May 2026, 23:59 (local time)

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact your local NeurotechEU project office.

Further details

This one-week, immersive course examines how neurotechnologies shape the daily lives of patients and users. Each day centers on a major clinical use-case, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Cochlear Implants, Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Epilepsy Neuromodulation, and Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs), and combines foundational lectures, hands-on demonstrations and interactions with a real user.

We bring together clinicians, neuroscientists, engineers, ethicists, and industry partners to discuss clinical indications, device architectures, signal processing, evaluation methods, ethics and regulation, accessibility, risk–benefit trade-offs, and long-term follow-up. A engaging science communicator will facilitate the daily user sessions to foster empathetic, evidence-based dialogue and reflective practice.

The course leverages Radboud University and NeurotechEU partners to provide a multi-perspective view, building competence for translational neurotechnology and responsible innovation.

Learning objectives

1. Understand the fundamentals of electrophysiology relevant to neurotechnology (neuronal signaling, stimulation principles, and recording basics) and apply this knowledge to interpret device operation.
2. Explain and compare the clinical indications, core components, and operating principles of major neurotechnologies: DBS, cochlear implants, peripheral/vagus nerve stimulation, epilepsy devices, and BCIs.
3. Critically evaluate patient impact and outcome measures (clinical endpoints, quality-of-life metrics) through case studies and evidence-based discussion.
4. Engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with patients, clinicians, and engineers to identify ethical, accessibility, and design considerations for responsible neurotechnology innovation.