OpenFieldJülich Aachen Research Alliance (JARA) Advanced Research Placements
Joint research initiative between RWTH Aachen and Forschungszentrum Jülich, enabling graduate scholars to utilize Europe's fastest supercomputers for quantum and brain simulation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding degree in computer science, physics, or neuroscience with high quantitative marks.
- English language proficiency
- English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior experience with parallel computing, quantum simulation, or computational neuroscience.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters confirming computational aptitude.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded research appointment: Competitive stipend or TV-L E13 contract with access to Jülich supercomputing facilities
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free academic research collaboration.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Spring research fellowship applications)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official RWTH Aachen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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