About the programme
Applicants join an RC Trust research group for a focused project in trustworthy AI, working in English. Hosting is at Bochum, Dortmund or Duisburg-Essen. The programme is highly competitive, with one application round per year, submitted only through the online form. Successful interns may gain publication opportunities and a possible route to a PhD, and an internship may be linked to a Bachelor's or Master's thesis depending on the institutions involved.
Duration: Up to 90 days
Eligibility
- Excellent academic record
- Strong background in at least one of computer science, statistics, psychology or computer security
- Students enrolled at a hosting university are not eligible
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What they look for
- Interdisciplinary research experience
- Master's and PhD students are the main target group; Bachelor's students, postdocs and industry professionals are also welcome
Needs a third party. Applications by email are not accepted; the form is still being prepared and will be added to the page. Applicants who already applied by email must resubmit through the form.
What you receive
- Travel, accommodation and living costs fully covered
- Research group membership and collaboration
- Possible publication at international conferences and journals
- Possible link to a Bachelor's or Master's thesis
What you will need
- Online application form
How to apply
- Explore research groups and identify a match
- Complete the online application form (not by email) by 31 December 2026
- Receive outcome by email around end of January or early February 2027
Applications are submitted on RC Trust (Research Center, Ruhr Area universities)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- RC Trust (Research Center, Ruhr Area universities) · Application
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026, verified by our editors
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