The Research Explorer Ruhr (RER) Summer Program 2026 in Germany is currently accepting applications. International students from all around the world are welcome to participate in this fully financed, two-week program, which runs from June 21 to July 4, 2026. The RER Summer Program provides an exceptional opportunity to visit cutting-edge labs, interact with host researchers, and discover Germany’s thriving Ruhr Area research environment. All eligible individuals can apply because there is no application fee and the program pays for all travel and participation costs. Participants are exposed to state-of-the-art research firsthand, laying the groundwork for future postdoctoral possibilities in Germany. In a premier research setting, this immersive program blends professional networking with scholarly inquiry.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Candidates from various nations are welcome to apply.
- The entire program is delivered in English.
- Final-stage PhD candidates and early-career postdocs (within a year after finishing their degree) are eligible to participate.
- Applications are encouraged from recent postdocs and international PhD researchers who have submitted their theses.
Germany is the host nation.
Location: Ruhr Research Academy
Dates of the program: June 21–July 4, 2026
Time frame: two weeks
Advantages: Completely sponsored
Benefits :
- Airfare: Covered travel costs
- Visa: Expenses covered
- Lodging: Offered
- Cultural Activities: Included
Deadline: 15th February 2026
