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Planning a doctorate
The Ruhr-University Research School would like to support you to realise your PhD project successfully right from the beginning. more

Welcome Center
The Welcome Centre offers information and services for international guest researchers who are planning to spend a research stay at the Ruhr-University. more

On the job training and counselling
On-the-job training and counselling Informations on training programmes for junior researchers concerning the development of teaching skills, generic skills as well as management and leadership qualifications. more

International Office
The International Office is responsible for all aspects of the University's international contacts and activities. In addition to advisory and counselling services, the AAA functions as the contact point for all things international at the University. more

Career Service
With the Career Service, the Ruhr University Bochum has established a careers advisory service for undergraduates, as well as graduates and doctoral candidates that offers a lot more than career counselling. more

Center for foreign languages
The Language Centre provides courses aimed at specialist and non-specialist language learners with a particular focus on the key attributes of developing... more

Equal Opportunities
For the Ruhr-University, the provision of equal opportunities for women and men is a central (important) criterion for university development.  more

Welcome at the Ruhr University Bochum

The Ruhr University Research School: A Community of Innovative Researchers

A winner of the Excellence Initiative, Ruhr University Research School aims to offer talented doctoral and post-doctoral candidates a meeting ground for interdisciplinary, cross-borders work. We believe that an increasingly connected world calls for a new type of researcher – an innovator who looks at the global picture, who cross-threads thoughts, expertise and transferrable skills, and who is well supported by a community of like-minded and inspired thinkers.
Find out more about how to realise your Ph.D at our university.

06.09.10
September 06 2010 - September 08 2010
Basic Scientific Presentation for Doctoral Fellows from the Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering
13.09.10
September 13 2010 - September 15 2010
Advanced Presentation Techniques for Doctoral Fellows From all Sections
27.09.10
September 27 2010 - September 29 2010
Basic Scientific Presentation for Doctoral Fellows from the Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Engineering
03.10.10
October 03 2010 - October 06 2010
Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society
03.11.10
November 03 2010 - November 05 2010
Section Days 2010
01.12.10
December 01 2010 - December 03 2010
Advanced Professional Communication for Doctoral Fellows from all Sections
08.12.10
December 08 2010 - December 09 2010
Letting the Vampire in
14.12.10
December 14 2010 - December 16 2010
Basic Professional Communication in Science for Doctoral Fellows from all Sections
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STIBET - Tutors

You are a PhD candidate from abroad? You are new to Bochum? We would like to support you.

If you happen to have any questions about Bochum, living in Germany, the university, everyday-life on campus or just want to talk to other PhD candidates to exchange experiences.

You are most welcome to contact us.

Drop us a line, meet us in the Ruhr University's Mensa every other week (12:30 pm in front of the International Lounge) or join our get-together once a month in the International Lounge.

We are looking forward to meeting you.

Contact us: stibet-tutors(at)rub.de

Ruhr University Research School

Since October 2006 within the framework of the German Excellence Initiative, the Research School promotes top-level postgraduate education throughout Ruhr-University, offering research within 20 faculties and 12 interdisciplinary thematic priorities. ...more

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Medicine at RURS

Die Medizinische Fakultät der RUB hat die Möglichkeit einer strukturierten Forschungspromotion ins Leben gerufen. Diese ermöglicht im Rahmen einer Auszeit von einem Jahr, frühestens nach dem 5. Semester, die Durchführung einer experimentellen wissenschaftlichen Arbeit zunächst in dem Bereich „Molekulare Medizin“. ...more

Guest Programme

Guest Programme for Visiting PhD Candidates from Abroad

Do you stay at Ruhr-Universität Bochum as international visiting PhD researcher? Would like to join the Ruhr-University Research School?

Learn more about this Programme

Community of Doctoral Fellows

You are not Fellow of the Research School? Feel free to sign up to our community Doctoral Students.
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