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ZEPPELIN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS

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Application Deadline: 1 September, 2025

LOCATION: Germany

Zeppelin University is the top private university in Germany. Above all, they benefit from a diverse student body and are pleased to offer scholarships for first-year Undergraduate and Graduate students wishing to continue their academic careers in Germany.

ELIGIBILITY:

The basic prerequisite and criterion N°1 for the award of a scholarship is that the applicant cannot afford the tuition fees due to their socio-economic background.

In addition, extraordinary commitment in the social, cultural, ecological, political or artistic field constitutes a further assessment criterion.

Furthermore, they welcome young people with exceptional characteristics who contribute to the diversity of a degree program and our university through their unique experiences beyond performance-based success.

The ZU scholarships are aimed at study starters of all programs offered at ZU.

The application for the scholarship takes place exclusively in the context of your application for a study place, i.e. before the start of your studies. In the online form, use the upload field for a letter of motivation for the scholarship. On the selection day, the selection committee will decide whether you will be admitted to the program; it will also make a recommendation on the granting of a scholarship. A few days after the selection day, you will receive a message about the outcome of your scholarship application together with the contract documents.

ZU scholarships are awarded exclusively within the framework of the selection process, i.e. before the start of studies.

BENEFIT:

The ZU Scholarship is granted as a tuition fee waiver of 25, 50, 75, or 100 percent upon successful scholarship application for the duration of the regular period of studies and is aimed exclusively at first-year students.

Important: Individuals with a ZU Scholarship are ambassadors for Zeppelin University. They are expected to show special commitment to and for their university.

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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

FULLY FUNDED PHD STUDENT – MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING AT CHALMERS

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Application Deadline: 22 May, 2025

LOCATION: Sweden

Explore the fascinating future of Net Zero industries where complex and highly automated equipment need to operate around the clock. They are seeking a highly motivated and curious PhD candidate with a passion for research excellence, an interest in the management of technology, people, and organization, and a desire to make groundbreaking contributions to the field of maintenance engineering.

ELIGIBILITY:

They are looking for you who are independent, self-driven, and analytical, with an ability to manage complex tasks, demonstrate attention to detail in research, and show commitment to producing high-quality research work. With a passion for excellence, you are forward-thinking and dare to creatively propose and test new ideas. Driven by creating lasting impact, you are capable of communicating research and outcomes in a clear and inspiring manner to both academic and industrial audiences.

The aim of your PhD is to develop into a skilled and independent researcher and make contributions to research and industry within the maintenance field. You will work in interdisciplinary research teams, collaborate in national and international networks, and work closely with leading and forward-looking industry partners. Your work will consist of  ≥80% research, including courses required to obtain your PhD, and  ≤ 20% teaching, supervision, and department duties. You are expected to complete your PhD degree in 4 years, this time is normally extended to a maximum of 5 years when 20% of teaching and departmental tasks are included.

Main tasks as a PhD student are to:

Design and conduct empirical research in collaborative projects with companies

Publish research results in high-impact scientific journals and conferences

Teach in courses within the scope of Production Systems

Develop your teaching, supervision, and mentoring skills while assembling a personal pedagogical portfolio

Relevant education in, for instance, production engineering, industrial engineering, operations and supply chain management, applied analytics, or industrial economics.

MSc level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education points with thesis project corresponding to at least half a year of study.

Familiarity with industrial production and an interest in manufacturing

Relevant knowledge of industrial maintenance

First-rate oral and written English skills and an interest in writing

Skills and aptitude for empirical research methodology, including both qualitative and quantitative methods

Proficiency in Swedish is advantageous due to the empirical nature of the project or at least reached within 2 years after starting the PhD program.

BENEFIT:

Chalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and their benefits for employees.
Chalmers aims to actively improve their gender balance. They work broadly with equality projects, for example, the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

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