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With the FA(ST)2Africa short-term fellowships, KIT promotes research stays and exchanges with partner institutions in sub-Saharan Africa. Excellent scientists and administrative staff can be invited for stays of up to three months. The aim is to initiate or expand joint projects in research, teaching and strategic cooperation. Applications can be submitted until February 28, 2026.

The European experience awaits: Students from all faculties can now apply for the EPICUR Winter Program 2025/26 and quickly gain international experience. Innovative EPICUR courses on a wide range of topics can be taken either online, hybrid or at one of the partner universities, and connect students and lecturers from all over Europe. Submit your application by 15 September 2025.

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The German-French summer campaign for young people is entering its second round in 2025. People under 28 from Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland can use their tickets to travel on regional trains in the Grand Est region and to Paris, while French youth can take advantage of the same offer in Germany. Long-distance and inner-city public transport trains are excluded, and free reservations are required on certain sections of the route.

From October 12 to 18 2025, the “Innovation Ecosystems for a Sustainable and Digitalized Society - International Alumni Week 2025” will bring together international alumni and research alumni of KIT and the University of Stuttgart. The focus is on the major topics of the future: sustainable mobility, digital transformation and liveable cities. Experience a week full of exchange, inspiration and innovation and help shape the future - your ideas. Your network. Your impact.

Kira Heid, KIT

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has once again improved its position in the renowned QS World University Ranking and is ranked 98th in this year's edition, making it one of the top 100 universities worldwide. This means that KIT has climbed four places compared to the previous year.

Within Germany, which is represented by 48 universities, KIT improved by one position to 5th place. KIT performs particularly well in the “success of graduates” indicator, where it ranks third in Germany.

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With the FA(ST)2Africa project, KIT is bringing together its Africa-related research activities. The goal is to expand cooperation with partners in African countries, make research more visible, and develop new projects. FA(ST)2Africa is a network of KIT institutes that work with African partners, mainly in the areas of water, climate, energy, and raw materials.

The EPICUR Seed Funding Scheme 2025 is now open! Researchers from EPICUR partner universities can apply for up to €150,000 to develop collaborative research ideas in any field. Submit your proposal by 4 September 2025. 

The annual Eucor funding instrument Seed Money is now open for applications: Innovative cross-border projects in the fields of research, innovation, and transfer, as well as in teaching, are eligible to apply. Researchers and teaching staff can apply for funding of up to €60,000 until September 8, 2025.