https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/P_MTHCCNPTo actively conduct experimental research in cognitive (neuro)psychology and report the results of this independent study in the master's thesis.Students choose a topic in line with their personal interests in cognitive (neuro)psychology. Research fot the master thesis can be conducted at the departments of Cognitive Psychology of Clinical Neuropsycholgoy, an external research organization (eg., TNO), a company, or an (international) university other than the VU University. A specific research question, hypothesis or testable prediction is formulated and presented to the course coordinator. The course coordinator consults an internal supervisor, whose approval is required prior to the start of the study. The internal supervisor is a person from the academic staff of the departments of Cognitive Psychology of Clinical Neuropsychology who may be accompanied by an external supervisor if the research is performed outside the department. The research performed by the students provides the basis for the master's thesis. The master's thesis is written in journal article style and should be written at a level appropriate for submission to an academic journal.Individual meetings with supervisorThe assessment of this course is based on the quality of the master’s thesis itself and the quality of performance delivered during the internship. The thesis will be evaluated by two faculty members from the cognitive psychology and clinical neuropsychology sections, using the the official thesis score form of the faculty. In case of an external internship the external supervisor will be requested to assist in this evaluation.Not applicable.Students are expected to have attended at least 10 colloquia before theycan receive their thesis grade.