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Professor Dr. Iris Wiegand

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Biography

I.M. Wiegand is an Associate Principal Investigator at the Donders Centre for Cognition, affiliated with Radboud University. Her research focuses on cognitive aging, specifically exploring the domains of visual attention and memory, including both visual short-term and long-term memory mechanisms. With extensive expertise in neuropsychology and rehabilitation psychology, she investigates lifelong plasticity in cognitive functions affected by aging. Wiegand has made significant contributions to understanding how cognitive processes evolve over the lifespan and the implications for psychological rehabilitation. She has received multiple research grants, including the Open Competition XS Grant from NWO and the Individual Global Fellowship under EU Horizon 2020. Her work is published widely and contributes to ongoing discussions in cognitive aging research.

Research Interests

Cognitive Aging Visual Attention Visual Short-term Memory Visual Long-term Memory Lifelong Plasticity

Experience

Associate Principal Investigator

2019-01-01 — Present

Donders Centre for Cognition • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Leading research projects focused on cognitive aging and rehabilitation psychology.

Awards

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Open Competition XS Grant

2023-01-01
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Startersbeurs (Starting Grant)

2023-01-01
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Individual Global Fellowship

2017-01-01
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MOBILEX Mobility Postdoc Grant

2014-01-01

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

  • Passport or ID
  • 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).