The Martin Schmeißer Foundation at TU Dortmund University invites applications for scholarships supporting short-term stays abroad for final theses. Open to Bachelor’s and Master’s students, the scholarship offers up to €1,500 for projects requiring at least a two-month stay outside Germany.

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must be enrolled at TU Dortmund University in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program. Their final thesis must require a stay abroad of at least two months. Applicants must provide a project description, confirmation from a host institution, an endorsement from their supervising professor, and academic records. Double funding from other sources is not permitted.

Established in 1968, TU Dortmund University is a renowned institution in Germany known for its strong focus on interdisciplinary research and innovation. Located in the heart of the Ruhr region, it combines engineering and natural sciences with social sciences and cultural studies. The university is committed to international collaboration and offers a dynamic learning environment for over 34,000 students.

Application Deadline: 15 September 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: TU Dortmund University / Martin Schmeißer Foundation

• Department: All departments

• Course Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s

• Award: Up to €1,500

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: NA

• Nationality: German and international students

• The award can be taken in: Germany

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a final thesis in any subject offered by the university

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled at TU Dortmund University

  • Be undertaking a Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis that requires a stay abroad of at least two months

  • Submit a clear project description with academic justification for the international stay

  • Provide proof of acceptance by the host university or institution

  • Obtain an endorsement from their supervising professor confirming the necessity of the stay abroad

  • Ensure they are not receiving double funding for the same project.

How to Apply

Interested students must submit the following documents by 15 February or 15 September 2025 to [email protected]:

• Project description (max. 3 pages) outlining purpose, location, duration, topic, and cost estimate (excluding living expenses)

• Letter of endorsement from the supervising professor confirming the necessity of the international stay

• Confirmation from the host institution that academic work can be carried out there

• Curriculum vitae, school leaving certificate, and academic transcript

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive up to €1,500 to support the costs associated with their international research stay for completing their final thesis.

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