RWTH Aachen University Research Fellowship for Korean Students

RWTH Aachen University is delighted to announce the Research Fellowship for outstanding Master’s and PhD students from Korea. This prestigious fellowship aims to support talented students from top-level Korean universities who are eager to undertake a research project at RWTH Aachen University.

The fellowship is designed to foster international collaboration and academic excellence. It seeks to attract highly motivated students with exemplary academic records and strong research potential. Eligible candidates must be enrolled at one of RWTH Aachen’s partner universities in Korea, including Seoul National University, Korea University, Yonsei University, KAIST, POSTECH, Ewha Womans University, and Sungkunkwan University. The value of the fellowship will be 3000 € for a 3-month program.

RWTH Aachen University is a prestigious public research university located in Aachen, Germany. Founded in 1870, it is the largest technical university in Germany with over 47,000 students enrolled in 144 study programs. The university is known for its excellence in research and strong ties to industry. It regularly receives the highest amount of third-party research funding among German universities.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

• University or Organization: RWTH Aachen University
• Department: Various faculties (listed below)
• Course Level: Master’s and Doctoral candidates
• Award: €3,000 for a three-month program
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Up to three
• Nationality: Korean
• The Award Can Be Taken In: Germany

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Korea
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by RWTH Aachen University.
• Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Natural Sciences
• Faculty of Architecture
• Faculty of Civil Engineering
• Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
• Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering
• Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
• Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• School of Business and Economics
• Faculty of Medicine
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Have very good grades at their home university.
• Possess very good written and oral English skills.
• Commit to a duration of stay of at least 80 days.
• Be enrolled as a Master’s or PhD student at one of RWTH Aachen’s partner universities in Korea:
  • Seoul National University
  • Korea University
  • Yonsei University
  • KAIST
  • POSTECH
  • Ewha Womans University
  • Sungkunkwan University

How to Apply

Interested applicants must identify a research supervisor at RWTH Aachen University and agree on a research topic. The following application documents are required:

• Completed application form
• Curriculum Vitae/resume
• Statement of purpose (including details about the research project, RWTH supervisor, motivation, and purpose)
• Transcript of grades
• Proof of English skills
• Certificate of enrollment as a Master’s or PhD student at the Korean home university
• Confirmation of supervision at RWTH Aachen University
• Recommendation letter from the supervisor at the home university referencing the intended research project at RWTH

Note: The RWTH Aachen University Research Fellowship cannot be combined with other German or international publicly or privately funded scholarships, such as those from the DAAD or public/private Korean scholarships.

Benefits

Selected candidates will receive a fellowship valued at €3,000 for a three-month research program. The research period should be agreed upon with the supervisor and can start at any time, with a maximum funding amount of €3,000, even for longer periods.