The MiND programme was looking and has now recruited 15 highly motivated Early Stage Researchers (ESRs), researchers with a BSc or MSc degree within the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research career. We offer a comprehensive, interactive and international PhD training programme covering innovative and state-of-the-art approaches to current ADHD and ASD research. Training will be staged according to the 5 ‘i’ principle: innovation-oriented, intersectoral, international, interdisciplinary and individualized. The programme will combine research-specific skills, complementary skills and soft skills, and will involve both the academic and private sectors aimed to prepare all researchers optimally for their future careers. The programme will start at 1st of June 2015.