OpenFieldDoctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) in Hydrogen-Based Direct Reduction Metallurgy
Funded doctoral research based in the Ledebur-Bau pilot plant, investigating kinetic reaction mechanisms of hydrogen reduction in iron ore pellets to eliminate CO2 emissions.
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 or Diplom in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or Chemical Process Engineering with grade 1.8 or better
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English and conversational German
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral research expository thesis concept, master’s thesis abstract, and CV
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from metallurgy professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full TV-L E13 (100%) research associate contract (€52,000 to €58,000 per year) funded by Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ledebur-Bau | TU Bergakademie Freiberg documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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