OpenFieldTU Berlin UniSysCat Cluster of Excellence Doctoral Fellowships in Catalysis
Doctoral research at Germany's premier Cluster of Excellence Unifying Systems in Catalysis (UniSysCat), investigating chemical and biological catalytic cascades to produce green fuels and sustainable chemical feedstocks.
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 in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Biochemistry with German grade 2.0 or better.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated interest in electrocatalysis, bioinorganic chemistry, or photochemical water splitting.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried TV-L E13 (65-75%) position: approx. €34,000 to €39,000/year gross plus travel funding; zero tuition
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; standard semester public transit contribution only (€315/term).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Annual international doctoral intake round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Technical University Berlin documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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