Research Academy is the joint platform of Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen for promoting early career researchers on their career paths in academia and beyond. Our offers are directed at the around 10,000 doctoral and postdoctoral researchers who are engaged in the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr).
2026-03-27
Beim Junior Researcher Day des China-Kompetenznetzwerks Ruhr Niederrhein (CNET RNR) am 28. April 2026 erhalten Promovierende und Postdocs praktische Unterstützung und fundierte Informationen zu Forschungsaktivitäten in und mit China. Kostenlose Teilnahme nach Anmeldung bis 19. April.
2026-03-27
Every fall, our career development mentoring program for female researchers at the University Alliance Ruhr kicks off. It alternates between lines for female doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. In 2026, it will be the doctoral researchers’ turn again. The application period runs from 1 June to 10 July 10. Save the date!
2026-03-12
We support all postdocs and junior faculty at University Alliance Ruhr in profile building and career planning within and outside the university. You are free to choose from our workshops, most of which are half-day online formats. Save your spot early!
2026-02-19
We discuss career-related topics and trends over lunch from 12 to 14 h, this year with Dr. Anja Voss. Her career path took her from studying humanities at Ruhr University to the automotive industry: today, she is Manager Retail Excellence at Porsche AG. Register by 20 April at the latest.
Within Research Academy, RUB Research School, the Graduate Center TU Dortmund University, and the Graduate Center Plus of the University of Duisburg-Essen combine and bundle their expertise. All activities offered under the umbrella of Research Academy are based on close cooperation and regular exchange of experience.
The joint interdisciplinary qualification offers and career events prepare early career researchers for a career in research, business, and society. All offers also promote the mutual exchange of ideas, both within specific research fields and across individual disciplines.
The Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (RGS Econ) is a co-operation project of the three UA Ruhr economics faculties with the participation of the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research (RWI) and part of the Research Academy. It offers a structured doctoral programme in the field of economics, including research-oriented courses, workshops and conferences.
Research Academy is the cross-university platform of Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen for promoting early career researchers in the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr).
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