Visiting International Professors should have an excellent research profile, international visibility, and intend to visit RUB several times within a period of two years. The VIP should engage in sustained collaborative research projects and participate in advanced graduate education and in the supervision of doctoral researchers of Ruhr-Universität. It is expected that the VIP participates in Research School events and has a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of doctoral research and supervision. Ideally, the VIP should be willing to host doctoral researchers at their own institution to foster exchange with RUB.

The Executive Board decides on all applications. If necessary, expert review will be called upon to review an application.