DPhil Studentship - Brain Dynamics Across Species (ERC Starting Grant) - University of Oxford, United Kingdom

About the Position

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford advertises a DPhil studentship on investigating and modelling brain dynamics across species, based in Dr Andrea Luppi's research group and supported by his ERC Starting Grant. The project develops computational models of how brain activity is organised dynamically across species - bridging human and animal neuroimaging and electrophysiology - to understand which principles of brain organisation are conserved through evolution and how they break down in disease. Applications close at 12:00 noon UK time on Friday 6 November 2026 (advert code 27PSYCH02WEB).

The student will join Oxford's Department of Psychiatry, one of the world's leading psychiatric research environments, and the Luppi lab's work on connectomics, intrinsic neural timescales and whole-brain modelling. The studentship covers university fees and a tax-free maintenance stipend at the standard UKRI rate, and offers training in neuroimaging analysis, computational modelling and cross-species data integration within a collegial and international group.

Candidate Profile and Application

Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a first-class or strong upper-second-class master's degree in physics, neuroscience, psychology, mathematics, computer science or a related quantitative discipline, with demonstrated programming ability and enthusiasm for computational neuroscience. Applications are made through the studentships listing of the Department of Psychiatry, with a CV, transcripts, references and a statement of research interests; shortlisted candidates are interviewed before the studentship is awarded.

Highlights

• DPhil studentship on brain dynamics across species
• ERC Starting Grant group of Dr Andrea Luppi
• Whole-brain modelling and cross-species data integration
• Oxford Department of Psychiatry research environment
• Deadline: 12:00 noon UK, Friday 6 November 2026
• Fees plus UKRI-rate maintenance stipend

Funding and Duration

Component	Details
Award or position	PhD fellowship / salaried position
Stipend / salary	Full studentship funding per the ERC Starting Grant terms
Duration	Three to four years (DPhil studentship)

Eligibility and Requirements

Component	Details
Applicant eligibility	Worldwide
Academic preparation	Outstanding master's (or equivalent) in physics, neuroscience, psychology or a quantitative field
Language	English proficiency required

Application dates

Component	Details
Recruitment status	Open
Deadline	6 November 2026, 12:00 noon UK
Location	Oxford, United Kingdom

About University of Oxford

University of Oxford is a collegiate research university in Oxford, England. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education across medicine, science, engineering, humanities and social sciences. Its departments, colleges and research institutes support scholarship and international collaboration, providing opportunities for students and researchers to investigate questions across many academic fields.

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Contact

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Important Notes

• Application deadline: 6 November 2026, 12:00 noon UK - late or incomplete applications are normally not considered.
• Listing details were recorded from the official source at the time of publication; always confirm the latest requirements on the official page before applying.
• Prepare the documents listed in the eligibility and application sections before starting the online form - transcripts, CV and references take the longest to collect.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the official page before the deadline: 6 November 2026, 12:00 noon UK. Read the eligibility requirements carefully and prepare all requested documents - early applications are strongly recommended for competitive awards.

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Official Link

https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/study/copy_of_dphil-and-msc-by-research/studentships