RWTH Aachen India Senior Research Fellowships

  •  Fellowship
  •  30-Jun-2026
  •   Germany
  • $$  €750 per week (up to six weeks) or reimbursement of travel expenses

RWTH Aachen University is giving an opportunity for high-caliber German and Indian students to apply for the India Senior Research Fellowships programme.

Eligibility for the Fellowship is open to doctoral candidates at the university and those enrolled at select partner institutions in India, including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, and IISc Bangalore. Applicants must demonstrate strong motivation to foster academic cooperation, present a clear research or collaboration plan, and secure a hosting agreement from the partner university.

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen Information

Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen Grants

RWTH Aachen India Senior Research Fellowships Founded in 1870, Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Aachen (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (RWTH Aachen) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 149 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • University or Organization: RWTH Aachen University

  • Department: Strategic India Activities

  • Course Level: Postdoctoral/Doctoral Research

  • Award: €750 per week (up to six weeks) or reimbursement of travel expenses

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: German and Indian scholars (from partner universities)

  • The award can be taken in: Germany (Aachen) or India

Offered Benefits

  • For stays in Aachen: €750 per week for up to six weeks.

  • For stays in India: Reimbursement according to travel expense report (maximum €750 per week).

  • Additional support: Single parents and applicants with chronic illnesses or disabilities may be granted higher funding upon proof of additional needs.

Application Process

Applicants must upload all required documents (CV, project plan, hosting agreement) in English via the online application form for incoming or outgoing students, depending on their affiliation.

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