RWTH Aachen/University of Alberta Senior Research Fellowships 2025

First of all, any project which serves to strengthen or expand the partnership between RWTH Aachen and the University of Alberta, is, in principal, welcome and elibible for funding. The Senior Fellowship program provides a formal framework to facilitate, first and foremost, joint activities in research or teaching. If you have any other ideas for joint projects or ventures, pleas get in touch with us – these may be eligible for support from other funding programs.

• Table of Content
• About RWTH Aachen University
• RWTH Aachen/University of Alberta Senior Research Fellowships
• Aim and Benefits of RWTH Aachen/University of Alberta Senior Research Fellowships
• Requirements for RWTH Aachen/University of Alberta Senior Research Fellowships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for RWTH Aachen/University of Alberta Senior Research Fellowships
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University or Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen is a public research university located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With more than 47,000 students enrolled in 144 study programs, it is the largest technical university in Germany

RWTH Aachen/University of Alberta Senior Research Fellowships

Aim and Benefits of RWTH Aachen/University of Alberta Senior Research Fellowships

Up to 2,500 euros per stay

Upon consultation, additional funds might be awarded if the situation reasonably warrants it.

Requirements for RWTH Aachen/University of Alberta Senior Research Fellowships Qualification

Postdocs as well as professors from both the University of Alberta and RWTH Aachen

Interview date, Process and Venue for RWTH Aachen/University of Alberta Senior Research Fellowships

Strategic value for the partnership between the University of Alberta and RWTH regarding future joint projects, such as joint supervision of thesis projects, collaborative research and publications, applications for third party funding, teaching at the partner university, organization of future visits and student exchange programs

Documents Required for Application

• Curriculum Vitae with contact details (mailing address, e-mail)
• List of recent publications
• Statement of purpose with reference to the research project, duration of the stay and expected outcome – see “purpose of the fellowship” and “selection criteria”
• Time schedule with exact days and itinerary
• Invitation letter from host university: reference to the joint project and duration of the stay, expected outcome (if possible) and future perspectives of cooperation

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit RWTH Aachen University Scholarship webpage