Dr. Stephanie Forkel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stephanie Forkel is an Associate Professor at Radboud University, leading the Clinical Neuroanatomy Language research group at the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour. Her research focuses on neurobiology of language and neurovariability, utilizing advanced neuroimaging, white-matter tractography, and lesion-based approaches to understand the distributed brain networks that support language and cognition in health and disease. Forkel's work integrates clinical neuroscience and aims to develop network-based precision approaches for language disorders. She has been recognized for her contributions through various research grants, including the ERC Consolidator Grant and the Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship. Additionally, she holds a research associate position at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics, fostering collaboration between leading scientists worldwide. Forkel is committed to teaching and education, having received several awards, and is involved in various editorial and organizational roles within the neuroscience community.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Leads the Clinical Neuroanatomy Language research group at Donders Institute.

Research Associate

2019-01-01 — Present

Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Focused on collaborative research in psycholinguistics.

Awards

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ERC Consolidator Grant

2025-01-01
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Marie Skłodowska Curie Fellowship

2021-01-01

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).