Funding Rates and Programs Within the Strategic Partnership RWTH Aachen University – IIT Madras
RWTH Aachen University continuously develops and expands its successful strategic partnership with the renowned Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
Every year, Master's and Ph.D. students as well as postdocs and professors of both partner universities can apply for funding for research and teaching stays at the partner institution. For this purpose, RWTH Aachen University established the funding program "RWTH – IIT Madras Fellowships“.
You may find further information on this program as well as on other programs managed by RWTH or external agencies in the charts below.
The International Office of RWTH Aachen University offers advice and support for applications of individuals, institutes, and departments.
| RWTH Program | Target Group | Application | Further Information |
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| Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS) | Master Students, Doctoral Candidates, Researchers, Professors to RWTH Aachen or IIT Madras (Researchprojects, Teaching, Events) | February 28 and June 30 for research projects |
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| RWTH – IIT Madras University Junior Research Fellowships | Master students (research projects) and doctoral candidates from RWTH and IIT Madras | March 31 September 30 |
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| RWTH – IIT Madras University Senior Research Fellowships | Professors and postdocs from IIT Madras and RWTH | March 31 September 30 |
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| PROMOS | RWTH students | December 1 June 1 |
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| External Program | Target Group | Application | Further Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) – Individual Scholarships | Students, doctoral candidates, and postdocs | Up to 12 months before the project | DAAD Scholarships Database |
| DAAD – Various Funding Programs for Universities | Workshops, summer schools, and study programs for students, doctoral candidates, and postdocs | Varies according to program | DAAD "Förderprogramme für Hochschulen" (de) |
| DFG – Initiation of International Collaboration | Researchers who have already earned their doctorates and who are working in the German scientific system may apply. | Proposals may be submitted at any time. | Website |
| IGSTC Open Call – Workshops | Individuals holding regular positions in public or private non-profit research organizations, higher education institutions, and universities are eligible to submit applications. | January 31 and July 31 | Website |
| Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Promotional Awards and Scholarships | Mostly for postdoctoral and experienced researchers from India and Germany | Website | Website |
| Heinrich Hertz Stiftung | At least postdoc position in NRW or abroad | At least 3 months before the next selection committee meeting | Website (German only) |