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The VKB e.V. offers German courses as evening classes for international scientists and students in the summer semester 2026. Early career researchers of the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ can apply for reimbursement of the participation fees at REaCh (formerly TU-Nachwuchsring), which are normally 210€ (for enrolled PhD students) or 330€ (for non-students).

Who is eligible to apply?

Early career researchers of the º£½ÇÖ±²¥, i.e. employees and scholarship holders of the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ who are doctoral candidates, postdocs, junior professors, junior group leaders and tenure-track professors (cf. criteria for young scientists of REaCh).

What will be supported?

The course fees for the „Abendkurs Deutsch“ of the VKB e.V. in the summer semester 2026 (course period: April 27, 2026 - July 17, 2026), which amount to 210 € (for course participants who are enrolled as doctoral students at the º£½ÇÖ±²¥) or 330 € (for course participants who are not enrolled at the º£½ÇÖ±²¥).

How does the reimbursement work?

Reimbursement is made after providing proof of successful participation. This means that you first register for the German course at the VKB e.V. and also pay the course fee yourself to the VKB e.V. (please note the registration deadlines and conditions of participation of the VKB e.V.!). The reimbursement of the course fees will be made after presentation of a payment receipt for the course fee, as well as after proof of successful participation in the course. Prerequisite for successful participation is the attendance of at least 75% of the lessons as well as the examination at the end of the course. Furthermore, the conditions of participation for German courses of the VKB e.V. apply.

How do I apply for funding?

If you are interested, please send us the following documents to reach-info[at]rptu.de by 13.04.2026:

• Application form (German/ English)
• Proof of belonging to the group of eligible applicants:
  • Doctoral students, who are enrolled as doctoral students: current certificate of enrollment.
  • º£½ÇÖ±²¥ employees (early career researchers holding a doctoral degree as well as non-enrolled, but registered, doctoral students):
    • confirmation of employee status from your boss.
    • or 1st page of employment contract (proof can also be presented at the REaCh office)
  • Scholarship holders who are not enrolled as doctoral students (e.g. postdocs): Proof of status as a scholarship holder at º£½ÇÖ±²¥.

We will inform you as soon as possible after application whether you are eligible for funding. There is no entitlement to funding.

If you have any questions regarding the sponsorship, please contact the REaCh office). For questions about the German course, please contact the staff of VKB e.V. (email).