OpenFieldMarine Environmental Engineering and Clean Ship Propulsion Research Award
Three-year doctoral position investigating ammonia and methanol internal combustion engines for Baltic Sea merchant vessels.
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 marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical thermodynamics (grade 1.8 or better)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or fluent German
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis summary and research plan on alternative maritime fuels
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from marine engineering authorities
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full TV-L E13 research salary (€51,000 gross per annum) in cooperation with maritime industry partners
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition fees
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Flensburg University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Flensburg) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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