Our Funding Offers for Incoming Researchers
Hello and welcome! We probably met at one of our (online) career events in Brazil, India, Japan, or the US. This website was created specifically for you, an early career scientist interested in research at Ruhr University Bochum. Click on the pictures below to explore our various funding options for a visit. You can find our contact details on the right-hand side if you have questions.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
If you have special needs of any kind or are interested in topics related to equal opportunities and diversity, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are happy to assist you personally and confidentially.
Our Success Stories
Learn more about your peers who already made it! Juan from Spain joined us for 3 months during his PhD and secured a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship for postdocs. Harikrishnan from India participated in our Summer Academy and returned with a DFG “Eigene Stelle” funding. Fatemeh from Iran secured a Georg-Foster-Fellowship. Alejandro, Hossein, Tomohiro, Tran, and Emanuela were all awarded a prestigious Humboldt fellowship after their short-term visits to RUB. Check out our Success Stories!
Summer Academy for Early Postdocs
2-week training for writing grant proposals
Each June, advanced doctoral candidates and early postdoctoral researcher are invited to Bochum to discuss research projects with their hosts, get to know our research environment, and profit from professional training on grant proposal writing. Applications open in January. Invitation includes travel, accommodation, visa.
Writing Grant for Early Postdocs
3-months fellowship to write your grant proposal with us at RUB
Write your grant proposal for a future postdoc stay with your host on-site here at Ruhr University during a three-month stay. Application deadlines May 1 and November 1.
Travel Grant for Advanced Postdocs
Visit us to discover our (research) environment
Interested in applying for a (Junior) Professorship, (Junior) Research Group Lead, or bringing in third-party funding? Then why not getting to know RUB a little better beforehand? Reach out for our individual travel grant for advanced postdocs.
Henriette Herz Scouting Programme
Get directly nominated for prestigious Humboldt Fellowship
Click here for our dedicated website for international prospects
with more information on
>>Research at RUB
Everything you need to know about where research is done at RUB
>>Career and Funding Opportunities
Everything you need to know about potential career paths and more incoming funding lines
>>Services and Equal Opportunities
Everything you need to know when planning your visit or onboarding
>>Our International Network
Everything you need to know about our global partners and collaborations
Why Researchers Chose RUB
- one of Germany's largest research universities
- fully-fledged with 21 faculties and 9 interdisciplinary research departments
- over 4,000 doctoral and postdoctoral researchers
- strong support for international and early career researchers
Your contact:
