OpenFieldSchmalkalden Precision Tool Engineering and Additive Manufacturing Fellowship
Two-year graduate research fellowship in the Institute of Tool and Forming Technologies investigating laser cladding and high-speed CNC milling.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, or manufacturing engineering
- English language proficiency
- German B2 or English B2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Summary of practical CAD/CAM, CNC, or materials testing laboratory work
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic or industrial engineering references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €2,000 monthly research stipend plus full access to state-of-the-art multi-axis machining centres
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition fees
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hochschule Schmalkalden (FH Schmalkalden) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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