KIT Institute of Vehicle System Technology (FAST) Doctoral Candidature

Cutting-edge doctoral research appointment investigating autonomous vehicle chassis control, tire-road friction estimation, and electric vehicle torque vectoring.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with grade 1.5 or better
English language proficiency: Fluent English and working German
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis and technical publications in vehicle dynamics
Recommendation letters: Two academic supervisor letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full TV-L E13 research salary (€52,000-€58,000/year gross) for 3-4 years
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 tuition; salaried doctoral research appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: Continuous intake for sponsored research projects
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Carl Benz School of Engineering (KIT) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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