Palazzo Chigi Zondadari, San Quirico d'Orcia, Siena
The Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies is home of intensive Courses, where the world's leading investigators discuss upcoming research challenges with a small, highly selected number of participants in the unique atmosphere of the fortified medieval village of San Quirico d'Orcia, nestled in the most idyllic Tuscan countryside.
Courses 2012
Unlike any other
For nine intense days participants will work alongside Faculties that are undisputed leaders in their own field: the result is a profound experience that fosters professional and personal development.
In a proven, unique format you will be exposed to a high-impact learning experience, often taking you outside the comfort zone of your own technical expertise, that will empower you with new analytical and strategic skills across areas of neuroscience.
You will gain a heightened awareness for fields of neuroscience relevant for you activity and, perhaps most important to you, a place within an elite global network of neuroscientists.
The historic medieval village of San Quirico d'Orcia provides the natural, ideal setting to a relaxed yet intense learning atmosphere, with the stunning backdrop of the Tuscan countryside.
The Renaissance art and the natural landscapes of Tuscany with world-class wines and traditional foods make each Course the experience of a lifetime.
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The Neuroscience School of Advanced Studies is a non-profit organization established and managed for the promotion of neuroscience research and for the benefit of the scientific community. Scientifically qualified participants of any sex, age, race, color, religion and national origin are admitted.
“Not common in the most of conferences and summer schools was the opportunity to interact with Faculties, who spent a long time and not the usual "20-minutes-plus-a-couple-of-questions" window to really share their ideas and experiences, in a nice environment and in unusual contexts such as lunch, dinner and social activities. This represented for me an invaluable opportunity.”
Valerie, Germany
“Really unique, I'm sure I will never forget the experience my whole life”
Franziska, Germany
“The course was fantastic: I have learned so much, got so many new ideas for the future and met so many wonderful people. The discussion during lunch, dinner and in the faculty club was amazingly valuable. I am sure, that I will never forget these two weeks and I am deeply grateful, that I got this opportunity. I will always strongly recommend your courses to others”
Cathrin, Germany
“I would very much like to attend another course since this first one was so beneficial”
Jazmin, USA
“An excellent opportunity to meet with the major experts in the field and the limited number of attendees provided the opportunity to fully interact with the Faculties”
Silvia, Switzerland
“The experience is one I will value professionally and treasure personally”
Elisabeth, USA
“Quintessential course for scientists, helping connect dots from different scientific perspectives for solving the greatest challenges”
Shyam, UK
“The course was fantastic, I strongly recommend the NSAS”
David, USA
“Extremely exciting, every second of it”
Frank, Germany
“Thank you for the amazing opportunity to learn from the best minds in the field and I have to reiterate that I have never learned so much in such a short period of time!”
Liz, Canada
“I am extremely positive about the whole experience and would strongly recommend it to others: an experience I will not forget!”
Femke, The Netherlands
“This was a one in a million science experience”
John, New Zealand