RUB Research School – Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researcher Support Programme
A comprehensive support system for early-career researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum to advance academic and professional careers.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers (PhD candidates and postdocs) seeking structured academic and career development support within a multidisciplinary university environment.
Overview
RUB Research School is the university-wide institution at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) dedicated to supporting doctoral and postdoctoral researchers across all 21 faculties. With over 20 years of experience, it offers interdisciplinary training, career guidance, mentorship, and international funding opportunities to help researchers excel in academia, industry, and society. The programme provides workshops, networking events, and mobility funds to foster global research collaborations. All doctoral researchers at RUB automatically become members, gaining access to a wide range of academic and professional development resources. This initiative aims to nurture future leaders in science, business, and beyond by offering tailored support at every career stage.
What you'll do
- Participate in interdisciplinary and transferable skills workshops to enhance research and professional competencies.
- Access dedicated mentorship and career guidance tailored to individual academic and career goals.
- Engage in interdisciplinary career events to explore opportunities within and outside academia.
- Utilize mobility funds to internationalize research through collaborations, conferences, or visits abroad.
- Join a network of over 10,000 early-career researchers across the University Alliance Ruhr for cross-university scientific exchange.
- Benefit from personalized advice and coaching to plan and execute academic and professional trajectories.
- Attend welcome events and orientation sessions designed specifically for international researchers.
- Leverage structured research and supervision frameworks to advance doctoral and postdoctoral research projects.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree (PhD) or enrollment in a doctoral programme at Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Language: English proficiency (required for international researchers, though not explicitly stated as a formal requirement)
Instruction: German and English (depending on faculty and research focus)
- Enrollment or completion of a doctoral degree at Ruhr-Universität Bochum
- Commitment to academic research and professional development
- Ability to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration
- Open to all doctoral and postdoctoral researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum
- No specific nationality restrictions mentioned
- No age or prior experience caps beyond standard doctoral/postdoctoral requirements
Funding & terms
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How to apply
All doctoral researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum automatically become members of RUB Research School. No separate application is required for membership. Researchers should engage with the programme’s offerings by participating in workshops, events, and utilizing mentorship and funding opportunities as needed. For specific funding lines or mobility programmes, additional application steps may apply as outlined on the RUB Research School website.
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