Dr. Carla Palmerino

Professor

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Biography

Carla Rita Palmerino is a Professor at Radboud University, where she serves as the Director of Research in the Faculty of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies and heads the history department. Her academic focus is on the history of early modern science philosophy, particularly the metaphysical and epistemological foundations of natural philosophy. Her publications examine theoretical aspects of space, time, and matter, with a keen interest in how thought experiments influenced the philosophy of early modern science. She has led several funded research projects, including a notable NWO Grant in 2023 that involves philosophical comparisons of Muslim and Christian Occasionalism. Carla's contributions to academia have earned her several awards, including the Radboud Science Award in 2019 and the Leibniz Society Essay Competition in 2016. She is deeply engaged in the scholarly community, serving on various editorial and advisory boards.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the field of Philosophy, with a focus on early modern science.

Awards

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NWO Grant for PhDs Humanities project

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Radboud Science Award

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Leibniz Society Essay Competition

Requirements for Radboud University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:5
Reading
Required:4.5
Writing
Required:4.5
Speaking
Required:4.5
Total
Required:100
PTE
Listening
Required:61
Reading
Required:61
Writing
Required:61
Speaking
Required:61
Overall
Required:67
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Linguistics, Communication, or related) Bachelor's thesis grade of at least 8.0/10 (US 3.5+ equivalent)
Application Checklist
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  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate (or proof of graduation)
  • Academic transcript of records
  • Description of grading scale
  • Personal statement/Motivation letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Course list/Course descriptions
  • Research proposal or Bachelor thesis
Specialization Notes

Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).