Research Academy Ruhr (RAR) 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).
2024-08-28
The Herbstakademie opens its (digital) doors from 24 to 26 September and prepares doctoral researchers for the final phase of their doctorate in a compact format. Registration for the very varied workshop programme for advanced doctoral students from all disciplines at UA Ruhr is now open until 16 September.
2024-08-12
There are still a few places available for our Postdoc workshop "Make convincing communication your strategy" (online, 10 & 11 September each day 09:00-13:00 h). Postdocs from all research fields of the UA Ruhr universities can register for the workshop until 27 August.
2024-07-30
The complete nation wide program for Postdoc Appreciation Week Germany 2024 is now online. Under the umbrella of the Research Academy Ruhr, local graduate institutions are also participating with a workshop program.
2024-06-03
Female doctoral researchers from all subject groups at the University Alliance Ruhr can now apply for the next program line in the mentoring³ program. The two-year career development program for female academics will begin in fall 2024.
Within RAR, 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 RAR 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.