Talents
KIT is a melting pot of research, innovation and creativity. Outstanding students and researchers with diverse strengths and backgrounds come together here to make a difference. We are justifiably proud of them, because they make KIT what it is: an internationally renowned research university that contributes solutions to the pressing global challenges of our time. To nurture our talent, our programmes go beyond traditional academic support. We believe that true excellence is achieved not only through textbooks, but also through the opportunity to put ideas into action and shape the world. This is where talent development opens up new possibilities. It enables our students and researchers to go beyond themselves through additional funding.
In this section you will find upcoming, ongoing and completed projects related to talent at KIT. Let's shape the future together by promoting excellent minds!
German public-private scholarship
The German public-private scholarship provides financial support to exceptionally talented and dedicated students at KIT. This scholarship opens new avenues and opportunities in everyday student life, allowing students to reach their full potential and benefit from networking and the knowledge and advice of sponsors.
Leadership Talents
At KIT, we support committed students on their path to value-oriented leadership through the Leadership Talent Academy (LTA) and the Leadership Talent Lab (LTL). Both programs provide opportunities for personal growth and interdisciplinary exchange, offering a practical and future-oriented approach. The LTA is a scholarship program that provides master's and doctoral students with intensive support over several months. The LTL offers these opportunities to the entire student body through shorter, more accessible workshop formats. Together, these programs strengthen the leaders of tomorrow based on reflective values and personal development.
Alumni4Students
The Alumni4Students project brings KIT students and alumni together in innovative ways through various formats. During a weekend seminar, both groups learn about coaching approaches based on positive psychology that help build personality. They also discover how to grow personally and develop in line with their own values and goals, even in uncertain times..
KIT Graduate School „Enabling Net Zero“ (ENZo)
The ENZo Graduate School provides doctoral students with comprehensive training in energy research. The program aims to improve understanding of the complex energy system's interrelationships and influencing factors. Through this training, ENZo hopes to combat climate change and promote the urgent energy transition.
OpenEmboss
The OpenEmboss project aims to develop an affordable, open-source embossing printer for blind individuals. Such printers convert graphic and textual information into a tactile format, but commercially available printers are often too expensive. The project aims to provide an affordable, accessible alternative to facilitate access to important graphic information in schools and universities.
Science Camps@TRIANGEL Kids Lab
During the science camps held at KIT during school breaks, students gain in-depth insights into various STEM disciplines. The camps aim to inspire young participants to take an interest in STEM subjects by giving them the opportunity to immerse themselves in various scientific disciplines and actively participate for a week alongside experts from KIT. This project significantly contributes to the promotion of young STEM talent and creates a valuable link between school, science, and society.
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Make Your School! —Your Ideas Workshop
How can students learn to deal with the challenges of digitalization? In the "Make Your School — Your Ideas Workshop" project, students have the opportunity to address challenges at their own school using digital and technical tools. During hack days, students can actively help shape their school. This project improves digital education in schools and introduces young people to digital and electronic tools.
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aEPUB-Editor
The aEPUB Editor is software that makes STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) books accessible to blind and visually impaired people. The project involves developing an editor and compatible reading software that can adapt formulas, images, and graphics in a flexible manner and create and read them in an accessible format.