Doctoral Research Fellowship in Urban Energy Systems Transition

Three-year cooperative doctoral fellowship at the Center for Innovative Energy Systems (ZIES) researching district heat electrification and hydrogen networks.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Engineering or Physics with grade 1.9 or better
English language proficiency: Fluent German and professional English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis in thermodynamics, power engineering, or energy economics
Recommendation letters: Two letters from academic dissertation advisors

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

Financial support / stipend: Full-time TV-L E13 research salary (€4,300 monthly gross) for 36 months
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 10, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hochschule Düsseldorf (HSD - University of Applied Sciences) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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