Fraunhofer Center for High Temperature Materials (HTL) Research Residency

Postgraduate fellowship at the Fraunhofer application center in Münchberg developing carbon-fiber-reinforced silicon carbide composites for aerospace thermal protection.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's in materials science, aerospace engineering, or mechanical engineering.
English language proficiency: English or German.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Project proposal on high-temperature ceramic matrix composites.
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters.

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

Financial support / stipend: €1,800 monthly living stipend and access to pilot-scale ceramic composite sintering furnaces
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

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

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