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Laserinstitut Mittweida High-Power Laser Doctoral Research Fellowship

Three-year paid doctoral research position investigating femtosecond laser surface functionalization, additive manufacturing of superalloys, and in-situ optical monitoring.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Master of Science in Optics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Technology
English language proficiency
Fluent English or German
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Research proposal outline and Master thesis executive summary
Recommendation letters
Two academic letters of recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend
Full TV-L E13 research salary (€48,000 - €53,000/year gross) plus laser laboratory consumables
Application fee
€0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Tuition-free doctoral education

Dates and verification

Application deadline
December 15, 2026
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hochschule Mittweida - University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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