Dr. Stefan Frank

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stefan Frank is an Associate Professor at Radboud University, where he is situated in the Centre for Language Studies. His research focuses primarily on psycholinguistics, computational cognitive modeling, and computational linguistics. He investigates the effects of multilingualism on cognitive processing and language interaction. Currently, he is involved in major research projects including 'Language Leak', aimed at simulating the cognitive mechanisms involved in multilingual language use and investigating the impact of language knowledge on communication. Additionally, he is part of an EU COST Action dedicated to developing a large multilingual eye-tracking corpus. Frank has also contributed to the scientific community as an action editor for the journal Language, Cognition, and Neuroscience. His interdisciplinary work bridges gaps between linguistics, psychology, and computer science, particularly through computational models of the mental lexicon.

Research Interests

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).