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).
2026-09-24
The Research Academy workshop offer for all postdocs and the junior faculty of the UA Ruhr in the winter semester 2026/2027 has been published. The program consists mainly of short, intensive workshops. They are held online in English or German. Registration for all events is now open.
2026-09-21
Our upcoming workshop supports the Junior Faculty and posdocs of the University Alliance Ruhr in reflecting on self-leadership while actively defining their contribution to the research organization. You will build your personal Self-Leadership System and create your 12-month engagement plan. Register by 19 October.
2026-09-07
Das China-Kompetenznetzwerk für die Region Ruhr Niederrhein (CNET RNR) bietet am 8. Oktober einen praxisnahen Workshop an, der Sie auf interkulturelle, rechtliche und sprachliche Herausforderungen im Forschungsalltag vorbereitet. Teilnehmen können alle Early Career Researchers der Universitätsallianz Ruhr. Die Anmeldung ist bis 30. September möglich.
2026-09-03
During the practical dialogue, alumni share their personal experiences from the non-academic professional world with doctoral candidates and postdocs from the University Alliance Ruhr. On this year's panel, six guests will talk about their career prospects and challenges. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas informally in small groups. Register now!
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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