RAG-Stiftung Post-Mining Doctoral Research Grant

Three-year fully funded doctoral fellowship investigating long-term mine water chemistry, ground motion radar interferometry, and geothermal heat recovery from abandoned coal pits.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

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

Academic degree / Prerequisites: German 'Sehr Gut' or 'Gut' (1.0 - 2.0) in master's in geoengineering, mining, or hydrology
English language proficiency: English B2 or German B2
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis PDF and 4-page research proposal on post-mining mitigation
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

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

Financial support / stipend: €2,200 monthly tax-free doctoral scholarship plus €6,000 annual lab research budget
Application fee: None
Tuition / joining costs: No tuition fees

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola (THGA Bochum) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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