Office of the Research Council

The Research Council is appointed by the Rectorate of the University. Its task is to advise the University management in all matters related to initiating, coordinating and financing research projects, and to provide quality assurance support with third-party funding applications. Its activities include advising academic staff and drafting recommendations for approval by the Rectorate.

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Dr Sarah Thieme
 

Office of the Rectorate Committee for Academic Personnel Development (RAP)

The Rectorate Committee for Academic Personnel Development (RAP) is an advisory committee whose members are appointed by the Rectorate at the recommendation of the Senate. It advises the Rectorate on matters related to the strategic personnel development of academic staff, especially in their early-career phase.

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Dr Sabine Kozdon
 

Office of the Rectorate Committee for Research Affairs (RKF)

The Rectorate Committee for Research Affairs (RKF) is an advisory committee whose members are appointed by the Rectorate at the recommendation of the Senate. It advises the Rectorate on matters related to developing University-based research funding formats, in particular the research award of the University of Münster and student research projects.

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Birte Blut
 

Office of Student Research Projects

The Rectorate of the University of Münster allocates 50,000 euros a year to support student research projects. Individual projects can receive up to 5,000 euros in funding for a maximum of 12 months. Funding is awarded on the basis of an evaluation conducted by the Rectorate Committee for Research Affairs (RKF).

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Linda Dieks