The PhD programme has an innovative structure, which includes various types of training activities.

The PhD program includes high-level courses designed to foster interaction and idea exchange among students. The courses have a strong interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach, are aimed at enhancing the ability of students to produce high-impact scientific research. The program includes seminars by experts, presentation of interim reports, opportunities for studying abroad, and science outreach initiatives. 

The courses are organized into four distinct thematic clusters: 
Cluster Methods and Assessments (MA): Focuses on acquiring research-related skills and methodologies, such as EEG/TMS, R language. 
Cluster Ethics in Research (ER): Covers the development of research protocols for the Ethics Committee and concepts relevant to open science. 
Cluster Mind and Brain (MB): Provides in-depth lessons on critical topics in neuroscience and cognitive science, including clinical psychodiagnostics, elements of psychopathology, and psychophysiology. 
Cluster Communicating and Publishing Results (CP): Offers practical training in scientific writing and communication, featuring exercises on writing papers, and reviewing scientific articles. 

The distribution of courses (number of optional courses in parentheses) is as follows: 
I Year: MA, 28 hours (3) – MB, 20 hours (2) – CP, 24 hours (3); 
II Year: MA, 24 hours (2) – MB, 16 hours (2) – CP, 24 hours (2); 
III Year: MA, 0 – 0 – 24 hours (2); 
Transversal courses across the three years are: EC, 8 hours (1) – CP, 8 hours (1).