The MASTER of NEUROSCIENCES aims to train the next generation of neuroscientists via an ambitious English-taught program based on the world-renowned scientific expertise available in Lyon, France. The highly interdisciplinary program covers topics ranging from basic research in human and animal models to applied and translational Neuroscience. The Master allows students to specialize in their field of interest (e.g. Cognitive Neurosciences, Cellular Neurobiology, Clinical Neurosciences, Computational Neurosciences) and includes extensive practical activities in laboratories.

Within the recently created Neurosciences Graduate School « from Neurons to Brain », the MASTER of NEUROSCIENCES provides a strong training program with unique opportunities for research interactions (individual mentoring and platform-based training) and international experience (exchange fellowships).

NEWS :         EIFFEL excellence fellowships 2025-2026 for international students

12 to 24 months fellowship for Master students entering the program at the M1 or M2 level (1181 euros per month). 

Please find here eligibility criteria and application process at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1. Note that application is submitted to the EIFFEL program by the Master of Neurosciences, in relation with the international department of UCB Lyon 1.

Candidates should contact before November 15th

    • Corine Amat for M1 application (corine.amat[at]univ-lyon1.fr)
    • Marion Richard for M2 FCN application (marion.richard[at]univ-lyon1.fr)
    • Irene Cristofori for M2 SNA application (irene.cristofori[at]univ-lyon1.fr)

and provide the elements listed in the application file to demonstrate the excellence of their application. A first step of selection will be made by the Master of Neurosciences, before finalization of the application with the pre-selected candidate and Lyon 1 university (before December 6th).

Since September 2022, the MASTER of NEUROSCIENCES provides complete teaching in English for both years of the program (M1 and M2).

Information sessions will be held in January and February 2025 to present the MASTER of NEUROSCIENCES. Time will be dedicated to discussion and answering your questions. Further info will be provided on this web page.

M1
Neurosciences

A common first year to provide a strong Neuroscience background to all the students

M2 Fundamental and Clinical Neurosciences

A research-oriented path with emphasis on advanced methods in Neuroscience

M2 Sensory Neurosciences
and Analysis

Neurosciences knowledge and tools applied to sensory analysis