Opportunities

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The UA Ruhr is a showcase for science, innovation, and collaboration. Here, you can explore a wide range of research and study opportunities, including scholarships, job openings, and cooperation initiatives.

Postdoctoral research opportunities at UA Ruhr through MSCA Fellowships 2026

The MSCA-PF programme funds projects by postdocs who wish to conduct research at an institution in the European Union or in associated countries.

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UA Ruhr STEM Academies 2026 open applications for prospective students

The UA Ruhr STEM Academies offer an excellent opportunity for prospective students to experience studying and research at German universities.

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TU Dortmund University: Social Pedagogy Professorship (W2) in the Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology

The Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology at TU Dortmund University is currently inviting applications for a W2 Professorship.

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New DAAD scholarship programme GROW supports research stays and cooperation

The GROW programme – Global Research Opportunities for the South – is the DAAD’s latest funding initiative aimed at strengthening international…

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Thyssen@KWI Fellowship: Call for Applications in Humanities and Social Sciences

The Thyssen@KWI Fellowship Programme is now inviting applications from researchers in the humanities, cultural studies and the social sciences.

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TU Dortmund: Near-Field Spectroscopy Professorship (W2) in the Department of Physics

Application deadline extended: The Department of Physics at TU Dortmund University is currently inviting applications for a university professorship.

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DAAD Opens Call for Applications for Joint Research with Brazil and Argentina

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has announced a new call for the PPP (Programme for project-based personnel exchanges) programme.

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DFG and CAPES: Call for Proposals for German-Brazilian Projects in Law and Production Engineering

The German Research Foundation and the Brazilian funding agency CAPES have published two calls for proposals for binational projects in two fields.

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Senior Fellowship Programme 2027/28 – College for Social Sciences and Humanities

The College for Social Sciences and Humanities (UA Ruhr) has opened a new call for its International Senior Fellowship Programme.

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