Why Choose RWTH?

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RWTH Aachen is a place where the future of our industrialized world is thought out. The University is proving to be a hotspot with increasing international recognition where innovative answers to global challenges are developed. With 260 institutes, RWTH Aachen is one of Europe's premier educational and research institutions. Around 450 professors and 4,000 staff are working in research, teaching, and administration.

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Research Funding

Are you looking for funding for your research ideas? Do you need assistance with completing a project proposal? Or do you need support with acquiring and conducting EU or DFG projects? In these and other questions RWTH'S Research Funding division will be glad to assist you.

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Exploratory Research Space (ERS)

In order to support creative, innovative research, RWTH has established the Exploratory Research Space. The goal is to create leeway for creativity, support the process of generating ideas, and provide funding for innovative research projects.

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Inventions, Patents, and Start-Ups

RWTH provides researchers with services concerning the entire innovation process, with special emphasis on the protection of intellectual property. Our Patent Scouts support this process through coachings and advisory sessions. Photo: Thilo Vogel

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Career and Executive Development

We at RWTH place emphasis on providing researchers with assistance in developing their career. Thus we support professors in assuming and managing their positions as researchers, teachers and executives and help postdocs in planning their university career.

 

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Interdisciplinary Forums

Multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration has a longstanding tradition at RWTH Aachen University. In recent years, the cooperation and interaction of researchers from different fields has provided the basis for many innovative product and process solutions.

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Information for International Researchers

The portal for international researchers provides helpful information on planning and organizing your move to Aachen and on our comprehensive services for internationals. Photo: Martin Lux

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The Profile Areas

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Today's global and societal challenges increasingly require interdisciplinary collaborative approaches. In order to further enhance interdisciplinary collaboration RWTH is establishing eight profile areas to address key research priorities.

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Doctorate

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Young researchers should not only possess excellent subject-oriented skills but also a broad range of skills outside of their discipline. RWTH Aachen supports researchers in acquiring such key skills. Photo: Thilo Vogel

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Student Research Opportunities

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RWTH Aachen University offers students manifold opportunities to engage in research activities, participate in university research projects, and receive financial support for research-related initiatives. Photo: Martin Lux

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Dual Career Service

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The Dual Career Service at RWTH Aachen University helps newly hired researchers and their families to settle into life in Aachen and the Aachen region. We offer support for adjusting to daily life in your new surroundings. Photo: Thilo Vogel

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Job Openings

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You would like to come to RWTH Aachen University as a researcher? Here you can find a list of current job opportunities.

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