The TUM ENERGISE Centre has extended the application deadline for its doctoral scholarship in Reliability-Aware Operation of Renewable Mini-Grids.

Highly qualified and motivated candidates from South Africa now have until 21 September 2026 to apply for the three-year doctoral scholarship hosted by the TUM ENERGISE Centre, a partnership between the Technical University of Munich and four South African universities: the University of the Witwatersrand, the University of Johannesburg, Tshwane University of Technology, and the University of Venda.

The doctoral research will develop reliability-aware control and planning methods to enhance asset lifetime, strengthen mini-grid resilience, and reduce operational and actuarial risks. The selected doctoral scholar will be supervised at the TUM Chair of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems, led by Prof. Dr. Thomas Hamacher, and co-supervised by an academic from an ENERGISE partner university.

The scholarship runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029 and includes:

• a monthly stipend of EUR 1,300
• research mobility support of EUR 2,000
• research stays between South Africa and Germany
• insurance support

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, and related domains and must be South African citizens or permanent residents of South Africa.

Qualified women and individuals with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications should include a CV, a motivation letter, relevant certificates, including a transcript of records.

New application deadline: 21 September 2026

Applications must be submitted through the online application form.

For detailed information on eligibility requirements, the application process and contact information, please refer to the updated call document below.