It can be challenging for university students to take courses outside their discipline and gain hands-on research experience. Likewise, working professionals often struggle to find opportunities to expand their education in emerging fields like neurotechnology. As demand for interdisciplinary expertise continues to grow in both academia and industry, traditional education systems are struggling to keep pace. To address this gap, we have designed our program to make neurotechnology education more accessible to both students and professionals.
Our online micro-credential courses provide a strong foundation in neuroscience and neurotechnology while allowing learners to explore topics that interest them most. For those eager to deepen their knowledge and gain hands-on experience, the in-person Capstone Project Course offers an opportunity to apply their skills in a collaborative research setting.
What is the Capstone Project Course?
The Neurotech Capstone Project Course is a two-week, in-person immersive experience designed for students to gain hands-on experience in neurotechnology within a research setting. The course provides practical training with cutting-edge neurotech equipment. Guided by faculty and teaching assistants at Queen’s University, students will work in teams to design and develop their own Neurotech Project, applying their skills in a real-world environment.
Experience the Best of the Capstone Project Course:
- Hands-On Learning – Dive into EEG, fNIRS, BCI, and more with interactive workshops led by top neurotech experts.
- Project Time! – Bring your ideas to life as you design, build, and showcase an innovative neurotech project.
- Connect & Collaborate – Collaborate with passionate peers, connect with mentors, and network with industry leaders.
- Social & Fun Activities – Enjoy social events and build friendships across the globe!
Capstone Project Course 2026!
The 2026 Capstone Project course will be held on August 9-22, 2026.
We’re excited to welcome our 3rd cohort of students! Prospective students are expected to complete the pre-requisite course, Neuroscience and Neurotechnology Primer by July 1st, 2026 (contact us to get a special discount code if you have not yet enrolled).
Priority is given to students who have been taking our online courses. Contact us at neurotech.microcredentials@queensu.ca for more information and to get deep student discount codes to lower the price of the online courses.
The opportunity is stricly limited to 18 spots! Apply now!
Click below to submit your application (requires resume/CV upload and statement of interest). After reviewing your application, we will email you to set up a zoom session to discuss your goals and see if this is the right program for you.
Course Details
Dates: August 9th to August 22nd, 2026 (Program starts at 9am shart on Mon Aug 10, so we recommend arriving Sunday)
Location: Queen’s University, Kingston ON, Canada
Workshops: EEG, fNIRs, MRI, Neuromodulation, Behavioural (e.g., Kinarm, Eyetracking, MOCAP), Entrepreneurship, Resume Tuning, Interview Prepping, and more.
Format: The teaching team will organize workshops and set aside assignment time to help students gain hands-on experience with neurotech techniques in the labs. During the project stage, small groups of three students will collaborate to brainstorm, design, and execute their neurotech projects with support from TAs and instructors. On the final day of the Capstone, students will present and pitch their projects to Queen’s faculty and industry partners.
*The team will arrange two pre-capstone meetings with admitted students before the Capstone begins to help students prepare and ideate their projects in advance of their arrival. Students should complete all pre-arrival assignments, including Ethics Training, before the Capstone commences.
Fee Structure
- Standard Course Fee: CAD $1699+HST (Total value: >CAD$3000 per student).
- Exclusive discounts for Neurotech Learners who have already enrolled in at least two online micro-credential courses:
- Two-Course Discounted Course Fee: CAD $1499+HST
- Three-Course Discounted Course Fee: CAD $1399+HST
- The fee includes coffee and breakfast snacks on arrival and catered lunches (Mon-Fri), access to lab equipment and lab disposables. And, of course, access to mentorship and project guidance all day from Dr. Boehnke, Dr. Heming (Lab manager) and rockstar TA Matt Jacobs, along with additional faculty and colleagues who will join throughout the program. You can also join the gang at Dr. B’s cottage on the middle weekend. Basically, everything is included except your travel, dinners, accommodation and any optional excursions.
We offer optional accommodations at Queen’s Student Residence from the evening of August 9 to the morning of August 22. Each booking includes a private bedroom within a shared two-bedroom unit with a shared washroom (see below). If you have any questions, please contact us at neurotech.microcredentials@queensu.ca. It is also quite possible to sublet a room in a student house/apartment in the summer if you would prefer to organize that on your own. There are some facebook pages for that, such as: https://www.facebook.com/groups/QueensUniversityStudentHousing/
- Residence Room Fee (optional):
- August 9 to August 22: ~CAD$67/night +HST for 13 nights
- Features:
- Each bedroom has one extra-long double bed with white duvet linens, towels, flat screen TV and mini fridge
- Complimentary Wifi throughout the building.
- Lounges on each floor contain kitchen facilities equipped with a microwave, stovetop and fridge (kitchenware not included), televisions and social seating areas.
- Housekeeping pre-arrival and post-departure with certain exceptions applying to long-term stays.
- Free local telephone calls in the lobby area
- Friendly and knowledgeable front desk staff
- Vending machine available
- Smoke and pet-free building
- Laundry facilities are available in the building for a fee
- *Please remember to bring a hairdryer and all other personal toiletries.
- *Parking at Tindall Field Surface Lot: $10 per night, Mon. to Fri. 8 am-4 pm through the HONK mobile app. Parking is complimentary after 4 pm and on weekends.
Capstone Project Course 2025
In August 2025, the Neurotech Micro-credential Program welcomed its second cohort of 15 students to Queen’s University in Kingston. The Capstone Project Course schedule was meticulously crafted by the Neurotech Micro-credential team to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
During the first week, students immersed themselves in a daily morning workshops, including EEG, fNIRS, MRI, Eyetracking, MOCAP, Kinarm, Neuroentrepreneurship, Neuroethics, and Regulatory Affairs and spent the afternoons ideating their projects, writing their ethics application and pilotting their ideas. In the second week, students dove into designing, collecting, and analyzing data for their capstone projects. On the final day, students showcased their Neurotech projects to leaders in the industry.
Capstone Project Course 2024
In May 2024, the Neurotech Micro-credential Program welcomed its first cohort of 15 students to Queen’s University in Kingston. The Capstone Project Course schedule was meticulously crafted by the Neurotech Micro-credential team to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
During the first week, students immersed themselves in a series of workshops, including EEG, fNIRS, MRI, Eyetracking, MOCAP, Kinarm, Neuroentrepreneurship, Neuroethics, and Regulatory Affairs. These sessions were designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for their upcoming projects. Following the workshop week, students dove into designing, collecting, and analyzing data for their capstone projects. On the final day, students showcased their Neurotech projects to leaders in the industry.
The Capstone Project Course is more than just a 2-week boot camp focused on neurotechnology skills. It offers students a rich experience that fosters lifelong friendships, valuable connections, and essential skills in teamwork, project management, and other competencies highly sought after by neurotech companies. The impact of the Capstone extended beyond the course itself. A few months later, members of the DBS project group from Capstone Project Course 2024 reunited to present their work on an even larger stage—the NYC Neuromodulation Conference 2024. The story of the Capstone Project Course continues, as the experiences and connections made during the program open doors to new opportunities and achievements in the ever-evolving field of neurotechnology.
