Local Residential Fellowship Programme with the Lürssen Foundation

Ready to start your journey?

Please supply all the following documents in English through the portal link below “JETZT BEWERBEN”. This is what you need:

• Motivation letter outlining aspirations, experience, and suitability
• Curriculum Vitae
• A 500-word description of the R&D project or innovation concept to be developed during the fellowship, including the anticipated one-year outcomes and, where applicable, the business plan/commercialisation concept
• Letter of recommendation (academic supervisor or previous employer)
• University diploma (with diploma supplement) or certificate of enrolment with an up-to-date transcript of records

Please feel free to contact Snježana Prijic - Samaržija ( ). For any further information regarding the scholarship programe.

What to expect

Connection | Acceleration | Validation | Growth

From 30 April 2026 to 30 April 2027, Fellows will work on their individual and joint innovation projects on-site at the Lürssen Foundation Innovation Hub at Terminal in Rijeka, gaining hands‑on experience, building professional networks, and developing impactful solutions for the maritime industry.

The Fellowship programme aims to:

• Promote maritime innovation by mentoring innovative ideas addressing sustainability and technology challenges
• Strengthen transnational and regional maritime communities through cooperation and collaboration

Why you should apply

• Free access to workspace and equipment at the LF Innovation Hub, Terminal Rijeka
• Collaboration with leading researchers and industry partners: Lürssen Design Centre Kvarner, Maritime Centre of Excellence, Lürssen shipyards in Germany, and Centre of Excellence MARBLE
• Expert mentorshipin maritime innovation and technology
• Opportunities to test and implement solutions in real-world settings
• Access to industry stakeholders
• Networking events and investor connections
• Inspiring and collaborative working environment

Who are we looking for

• Students, researchers, or entrepreneurs in areas from science, technology, engineering and mathematics to social sciences and humanities, or related interdisciplinary fields
• Motivated individuals or teams with an innovative and creative proposal
• English language proficiency is required