Dr. Timo Van Kerkoerle

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Timo van Kerkoerle is an Assistant Professor at the Donders Centre for Neuroscience, specializing in Neurophysics. His research focuses on brain function related to cognition and behavior, utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques. He is actively involved in several funded research projects that explore selective attention in primates and visual perception. Timo's contributions to neuroscience have been recognized with various awards, including the NIN PhD Brain award for Scientific Excellence. He has received multiple research grants from prestigious organizations such as the European Research Council and the Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek.

Research Interests

Neurophysics Brain Function Cognition Behavior Visual Perception Selective Attention

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands

Assistant Professor at the Donders Centre for Neuroscience, focusing on neurophysics and cognitive research.

Awards

#1

NIN PhD Brain Award for Scientific Excellence

#1

ERC Starting Grant 'TDVision'

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).