RUB Research School

Welcome to RUB Research School

RUB's Institution for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers

RUB Research School is the campus-wide institution of all faculties for the promotion of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers of Ruhr-Universität Bochum. We offer complementary qualification beyond disciplinary borders, dedicated consulting, and a unique Research Around the World internationalization program. With this, we supplement the offers of our 21 faculties so that RUB's 4.000+ early researchers can benefit from an extensive range of support and services preparing them in the best possible way for a career in academia and beyond.

Learn more about our institution on our websites or join our Welcome Hour!


Anmeldung für den Site Visit startet in Kürze

Erfahren Sie vor Ort, welche Tätigkeitsfelder und Entwicklungsperspektiven es bei der RWE AG für Promovierte gibt.

Sehen Sie sich unser neustes Interview an!

„Die Research School hat für mich eine entscheidende Rolle gespielt“, sagt Dr. habil. Solvejg Nitzke.

Research Explorer Ruhr 2025 gestartet

Das Sommerprogramm bringt internationale Early Careers verschiedener Disziplinen in die Wissensmetropole Ruhr.

Project International (PR.INT) Conference

Would you like to participate in an international conference and give a talk or present a poster? Then do it with our new funding line!

Join the upcoming virtual info sessions!

Our own funding lines are tailored to your specific needs and they are open for all research areas. Ongoing application deadlines.

Call open for International Realization Budget

Personal grant for realizing an individual long-term internationalization concept throughout your whole doctorate.

Workshop Programme September - December 2025

Register for 27 new workshops online, in person and as mixed courses. Free of charge & open to all doctoral researchers at RUB.

Unterstützung in finanziellen Notlagen

Zum Beispiel wenn Sie mehr Zeit für Ihr Forschungsprojekt und dafür zusätzliche Kinderbetreuung benötigen.

Was bisherige Teilnehmende sagen

Im Video erzählt Mitja Musberg, ob unsere Workshops und Events seine Erwartungen erfüllen konnten.

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