Doctoral Research Fellowship in Green Hydrogen Steel Decarbonization

Three-year research fellowship modeling direct reduction of iron ore using green hydrogen to replace coal blast furnaces, slashing industrial carbon emissions.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's in Chemical Engineering, Process Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering with honors.
English language proficiency: English fluency.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required.
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis, publications, and 8-page doctoral project proposal.
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters.

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

Financial support / stipend: 100% TV-L E13 salary (€52,000 gross per annum) in collaboration with Salzgitter AG SALCOS project
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 tuition; cooperative PhD with TU Braunschweig

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 30, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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

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