International Joint Laboratory of Behavior and Cognitive Science at Zhengzhou Normal University was set up in 2018 based on a strong partnership with Germany (University of Hildesheim), USA (University of California, at Davis) and South Korea (Hanbit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Hospital) institutions. The laboratory has been identified as the International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Zhengzhou (National Central City) by the Government.

With advanced experimental techniques, the Joint Laboratory intends to examine the relationship between brain and behaviors, and seek for possible ways to influence behaviors by changing the brain based on the exploration of the brain mechanisms behind behavioral phenomena and cognitive patterns.  The Joint Laboratory also intends to carry out research in social group psychology and behaviors, learning cognition processing mechanisms and neural mechanisms, psychological intervention techniques for special populations, among other areas, in order to provide theoretical basis and advanced interventions for promoting the mental health of different groups, guiding the learning and educational activities and shaping personality and positive behavior patterns.