Application Opens: July 1; Deadline: August 1, 2025
LOCATION: Multiple Regions
The International Office awards RWTH Ambassador Scholarships for research stays in the key partner countries USA and Canada and for partner universities in Australia. As part of the program, scholarships are awarded to master’s students and doctoral candidates enrolled at RWTH. The program is aimed at highly qualified and motivated students and doctoral candidates who will take part in a research internship at a renowned university or research institution in the above-named countries and who would like to act as an ambassador for RWTH Aachen during their stay.
ELIGIBILITY:
Enrolled as a master’s student or doctoral candidate at RWTH
In very good academic standing
Confirmation of your stay abroad from the host institution
Be motivated to represent RWTH Aachen University and be actively involved in the RWTH Ambassador Program
Please submit the following English-language documents by email (scan the original documents and attach them as a PDF file):
Resume
Statement of motivation
Planned research project/activity
Reasons for wanting to act as an RWTH Ambassador
Ideas for your activities as an RWTH Ambassador
Planned duration of your stay, including start and end date
Academic transcript for your current or your last completed degree
Confirmation of project placement
Letter of recommendation
Please note: It is the responsibility of the student to find a suitable research internship. If students would like to receive academic recognition for the research internship within their faculty at RWTH (e.g. credits or as an obligatory internship), they should contact the respective examination board in their department before the departure.
BENEFIT:
Monthly Stipend: The scholarship will guarantee a monthly allowance of 500 euros and will be awarded for up to six months. The award of the grant will be decided based on the quality of the application documents. Application is also open to candidates who are currently completing a research internship abroad.
