Utrecht Network Young Researcher's Grant 2023-24: Apply now!

Students of Ruhr University Bochum planning to do research abroad for at least four weeks between 1 May 2023 and 31 March 2024 to complete their master's or PhD thesis at one of the member universities of the Utrecht Network (UN) can apply for a Young Researcher's Grant at the International Office.

Application deadline: 4 February 2023

The scholarship

The Utrecht Network Young Researcher's Grant is designed to promote and further enhance the Network’s support to students and staff as well as broaden mobility between the Network’s institutions.

Within the framework of the Young Researcher's Grant up to 20 scholarships of € 1,000 each will be offered. Priority is given to research-only students who are not eligible for Erasmus funding.

The Utrecht Network Young Researcher's Grant is for self-organised mobility at one of the Utrecht Network partner universities.

The Utrecht Network

Important notes and restrictions

The scholarship is limited to research stays for final theses of master's and PhD students. Unfortunately, bachelor's students are not eligible to apply.
The minimum length of stay is four weeks. .
The host institution must not be located in Germany.
Applications from students who are not eligible for Erasmus funding will be given priority.
The mobility period has to begin between 1 May 2023 and 31 March 2024.

Application process

Applications must be submitted to the International Office via email (PDF) by 4 February 2023.

Required application documents:

Application form (see "further information")
Letter of recommendation by supervisor/programme coordinator
Letter of Acceptance (by an academic supervisor/coordinator at the host institution)

Further information

Going abroad - from Bochum into the world!

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