OpenFieldCooperative Doctoral Research Fellowship in Smart Automotive and Industrial Systems
Cooperative PhD program with partner research universities (Stuttgart, Tübingen) focusing on autonomous vehicle radar sensors, battery management algorithms, and industrial cyber-security.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree (M.Sc. or M.Eng.) in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering with grade 2.0 or better.
- English language proficiency
- English C1 or German C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral dissertation proposal (7-10 pages), CV, master's thesis copy, and published papers.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full TV-L E13 research salary (€52,000–€56,000 annually) with Bosch/Daimler industrial co-sponsorship
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; €172 semester fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Reutlingen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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