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Full-time employment with a competitive salary at grade EG 13 TV-L (German public sector pay scale, levels 1–4), including full social security and health insurance coverage. Recruitment bonus: Potential financial incentive equivalent to two salary levels
Alternative arrangement: Fellowship stipend of equivalent value instead of employment contract
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“Full-time employment with a competitive salary at grade EG 13 TV-L (German public sector pay scale, levels 1–4), including full social security and health insurance coverage.”
Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
RWTH Aachen University is hiring postdoctoral researchers for a two-year position that begins on March 31, 2026. The role provides full-time employment with a salary at grade EG 13 TV-L, which includes full social security and health insurance coverage. Applicants must hold a completed doctorate or be in the final stage of their PhD, have no more than four years of postdoctoral experience, and be based outside the European Union. You cannot apply if you earned your doctorate from RWTH or currently work there, and the application deadline is October 5, 2025.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Applications are welcome from researchers who meet the following criteria:
- Location: Based outside the European Union at the time of application (all nationalities are eligible)
- PhD Status: Hold a completed doctorate (with no more than four years of postdoctoral experience) or be in the final stages of completing a doctorate, to be awarded by February 28, 2026, at the latest
- Ineligible Applicants: Individuals who earned their doctorate from RWTH or are currently employed by RWTH are not eligible to apply.
- Academic background: This two-year fellowship is open to all disciplines and supports postdocs with a strong research profile, an outstanding academic record, and the ambition to build their careers in a thriving, innovation-driven academic environment.
“Ineligible Applicants: Individuals who earned their doctorate from RWTH or are currently employed by RWTH are not eligible to apply.”
Ineligible Applicants: Individuals who earned their doctorate from RWTH or are currently employed by RWTH are not eligible to apply.
Should you apply?
It suits Postdoctoral applicants working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in RWTH Aachen University's words, is: "Ineligible Applicants: Individuals who earned their doctorate from RWTH or are currently employed by RWTH are not eligible to apply." Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Location: Based outside the European Union at the time of application (all nationalities are eligible).
- Prior degree / academic background: PhD Status: Hold a completed doctorate (with no more than four years of postdoctoral experience) or be in the final stages of completing a….
- Study destination: Germany.
Review carefully if
- Ineligible Applicants: Individuals who earned their doctorate from RWTH or are currently employed by RWTH are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Academic record (for example: publications, awards, success in securing competitive research funding, teaching experience, and knowledge transfer activities)
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of RWTH “Port to Europe” Postdoc Fellowship?
RWTH Aachen University states: "Full-time employment with a competitive salary at grade EG 13 TV-L (German public sector pay scale, levels 1–4), including full social security and health insurance coverage."
Am I eligible for RWTH “Port to Europe” Postdoc Fellowship?
In RWTH Aachen University's own words: "Ineligible Applicants: Individuals who earned their doctorate from RWTH or are currently employed by RWTH are not eligible to apply."
Is RWTH “Port to Europe” Postdoc Fellowship open to applicants from outside Germany?
Yes. The eligibility record states: Location: Based outside the European Union at the time of application (all nationalities are eligible).
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at RWTH Aachen University in Germany.
Is RWTH “Port to Europe” Postdoc Fellowship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 5 October 2025). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
What do I need to submit?
The official page lists 1 item: Academic record (for example: publications, awards, success in securing competitive research funding, teaching experience, and knowledge transfer activities).
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from RWTH Aachen University's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
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Official sources last checked: 1 Nov 2026 · Verified 2 days ago
About RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University is based in Germany and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.