OpenFieldTU Dortmund Research School Excellence Doctoral Fellowship
Prestigious doctoral fellowship supporting talented international researchers in machine learning, biochemical engineering, or mathematical statistics at the TU Dortmund Graduate Center.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- German GPA equivalent of 1.5 or better in Master of Science coursework
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- General GRE recommended (Quantitative 160+)
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis manuscript and one published conference or journal paper
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full TV-L E13 salary (€52,000 - €57,000 gross per year with pension and health coverage)
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition (tuition-free German university)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official TU Dortmund University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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