OpenFieldZSW Megawatt-Scale Water Electrolysis and Power-to-X Fellowship
Postgraduate fellowship investigating alkaline and PEM water electrolysis degradation mechanisms, flow field optimization, and direct synthetic fuel synthesis from captured CO2.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Energy Technology
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae and 3-page research vision on green hydrogen systems
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full TV-L E13 research salary plus access to ZSW test benches and industrial pilot facilities
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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