RWTH Research Ambassador Scholarships 2025 for Graduate Students

The International Office awards RWTH Ambassador Scholarships for research stays in the key partner countries USA and Canada and for partner universities in Australia. As part of the program, scholarships are awarded to master’s students and doctoral candidates enrolled at RWTH. The program is aimed highly-qualified and motivated students and doctoral candidates who will take part in a research internship at a renowned university or research institution in the above named countries and who would like to act as an ambassador for RWTH Aachen during their stay. The intended internship can be credited as a student research project or internship or can be carried out independently of the regular curriculum. In the former case, the student must get the approval of the respective Examination Board.

• Table of Content
• About RWTH Aachen University
• RWTH Research Ambassador Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of RWTH Research Ambassador Scholarships
• Requirements for RWTH Research Ambassador Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for RWTH Research Ambassador Scholarships
• 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 Research Ambassador Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of RWTH Research Ambassador Scholarships

The scholarship will guarantee a monthly allowance of 500 euros and will be awarded for up to six months. The award of the grant will be decided based on the quality of the application documents. Application is also open to candidates who are currently completing a research internship abroad.

Requirements for RWTH Research Ambassador Scholarships Qualification

• Enrolled as a master's student or doctoral candidate at RWTH
• In very good academic standing
• Confirmation of your stay abroad from the host institution
• Be motivated to represent RWTH Aachen University and be actively involved in the RWTH Ambassador Program

Interview date, Process and Venue for RWTH Research Ambassador Scholarships

Deadlines

Those who wish to apply for the first deadline in the year must submit their complete application between January 1 and February 1.

Those wishing to apply for the second deadline in the year must submit their complete application between July 1 and August 1.

The selection committee meetings are held approximately six weeks after each deadline.

Documents Required for Application

Please submit the following English-language documents by email (scan the original documents and attach them as a PDF file):

• Resume
• Statement of motivation
  • Planned research project/activity
  • Reasons for wanting to act as an RWTH Ambassador
  • Ideas for your activities as an RWTH Ambassador
  • Planned duration of your stay, including start and end date
• Academic transcript for your current or your last completed degree
• Confirmation of project placement
• Letter of recommendation

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit RWTH Aachen University Scholarship webpage