MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Masterclass: Join our exclusive MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Masterclass at RWTH Aachen University. This intensive on-site program is designed to support early-career researchers in developing competitive fellowship proposals while networking with potential supervisors and exploring the city of Aachen. All travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the university.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (MSCA Fellow)
Research Area
Various research areas across multiple faculties, including but not limited to:
- Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Georesources and Materials Engineering
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Economics
- Computer Science
- Medicine
Location
RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Candidates must hold a PhD degree or have defended their doctoral thesis before the application deadline for the MSCA Call 2026.
- A maximum of eight years of research experience from the date of the PhD award.
- Must comply with mobility rules (not residing in the host institution country for more than 12 months in the last 36 months before the call deadline).
Job Description
- Attend an intensive Masterclass from May 4 to 8, 2026, focused on proposal writing and collaborating with potential supervisors.
- Engage in networking experiences, familiarize yourself with RWTH Aachen University, and explore relevant research institutes.
- After the Masterclass, receive comprehensive support for fellowship application development, including proofreading.
- Proposals must be submitted by the MSCA Call deadline in September 2026.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents as a single PDF file via email to Masterclass_EU@zhv.rwth-aachen.de:
- Current CV with a list of publications
- Completed self-declaration form
- Letter of motivation and research statement
All required documents are available for download on the RWTH Aachen website.
Last Date to Apply
November 30, 2025
Take your first step towards a successful postdoctoral research career by applying for this unique opportunity!
