Dr. Sharon Kolk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sharon Kolk is an Associate Professor at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at Radboud University. Her research focuses on the selective subsets of brain cells that communicate effectively during development, establishing specialized areas dedicated to specific functions. She aims to elucidate the molecular basis of developing brain areas, especially those involved in neurodevelopmental disorders such as Witteveen-Kolk Syndrome. Kolk's work highlights the importance of intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence cell-cell communication, including gene regulators and experience-based changes. She has received various grants and awards for her contributions to neuroscience, particularly in projects aimed at improving neuropsychiatric care and advancing training for early-stage researchers.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Teaching and conducting research in neurodevelopment and neurobiology.

Awards

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Dutch Neuroscience Meeting TOP Paper Prize

2017-01-01
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Donders Innovation Voucher

2016-01-01
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Comenius NWO Fellowship-KNAW

2018-01-01
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ADO Teacher's Prize

2015-01-01

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).