Dr Keerthana IYER's feedback on her ENP years

"Paris is a hub of neuroscience research in Europe, and the ENP is a unique umbrella program that provides an ideal platform to be involved in this environment. Before starting the PhD, students undertake a year of lab rotations, a concept not commonly found in European PhD programs. The ENP research faculty is always approachable and available for academic guidance throughout the course of the PhD. Students’ participation in external conferences, workshops and independent courses are highly encouraged, and the ENP even provides a number of travel grants for these purposes. The student representative body is very proactive in organizing academic seminars, community outreach events, career workshops and student socials that make use of the abundant cultural resources in Paris. As a non-EU student who did not speak French upon arrival, I greatly appreciated the efficient administrative support provided by the ENP just before and after my move to Paris, making the whole process less daunting. On the whole, I cannot recommend the ENP enough for a truly multidisciplinary and rewarding PhD experience."