Apply for a research project

Bachelor students from the 3rd semester onwards can apply for the QUEST certificate program. Only students enrolled in Department 08 are eligible to apply for the program. To make sure you are eligible to apply, please check the list on this page.

How to apply for a QUEST?

Bachelor's students from the 3rd semester onwards can apply for the QUEST certificate program. To see which The application for QUEST is possible from 14th of January to 21st of February 2025 for a start in the upcoming summer semester 2025.

The application is made via an online form (see below), a letter of motivation and a list of the successfully completed modules of the degree program with grading. Please use the provided template. To download the template just klick here.

Please notice: One you are accepted, you will be informed and you have to answer to that E-Mail accepting your place in the QUEST program. You need to answer within 3 days, otherwise your place can be given to another participant.

Motivational letter

The letter of motivation must not exceed 1000 words and must address the following questions:

  • Why do you want to participate in QUEST?
  • Why are you interested in the project(s) you have chosen?
  • Please explain how you fulfill the required criteria

List of the successfully completed modules

The document should contain:

  • Name
  • Degree program (Studiengang)
  • Current semester
  • Modules & courses
  • Semester in which the courses were attended
  • Grades
  • Optional: Comments

Please use the provided template. To download the template just klick here.

Please upload the PDF file here and name them as follows: Application_SURNAME_NAME.pdf.