Dr. Roshan Cools

Professor

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Biography

Roshan Cools conducts research in the domains of cognitive neuroscience and computational psychiatry, focusing on the role of major neuromodulators such as dopamine and serotonin in human decision-making. His ultimate aim is to advance the understanding and treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. Cools is a Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry at the Department of Psychiatry of the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre and is also a principal investigator at the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging. His research specifically examines the role of major ascending neuromodulators in cognitive and motivational control, decision-making processes, and the treatment of a wide range of neuropsychiatric disorders, including impulse control problems, ADHD, and Parkinson’s disease. To achieve these goals, he combines techniques from cognitive science, psychopharmacology, functional chemical neuroimaging, and patient research.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Investigator

— Present

Donders Community Medical Neuroscience •

Principal Investigator

— Present

Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour •

Professor

— Present

Faculty of Medical Sciences •

Awards

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James McDonnell Scholar Award

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Young Investigator Award

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Vidi Vici Awards

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Research Grant

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).