Competence Field of Metropolitan Research
The Competence Field of Metropolitan Research (KoMet) forms the central platform for the integration of research, teaching and transfer regarding all aspects of metropolitan research throughout the University Alliance Ruhr.
As an internationally recognized center for inter- and transdisciplinary metropolitan research, KoMet bundles the complementary competencies of the three partner universities - University of Duisburg-Essen, Ruhr University Bochum and TU Dortmund University - across all research cultures and faculties, and builds on the strength of the region by networking with research institutes and practitioners outside the university.
KoMet’s thematic focus is structured around key societal challenges that can only be successfully addressed through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary cooperation. Collaboration in the eight current interdisciplinary research fields focuses on creating and intensifying research partnerships among the more than 150 participating researchers. In addition, students and early-stage researchers are to be supported through innovative exchange and support formats that closely link research and teaching, as well as through joint and mutually accessible courses within the University Alliance Ruhr.
read moreKoMet Award
for Outstanding Doctoral Theses and Master Theses
in the Field of Metropolitan Research
The competence field “Metropolitan Research” (KoMet) in the University Alliance Ruhr and the Emscher Association for the fourth time call for nominations for the KoMet Award. The Award honours outstanding doctoral dissertations and master theses which, with regard to the Ruhr Metropolis engage with the transformation of metropolitan spaces. It is open to all disciplines and research fields. An engagement with the Emscher region is welcomed, though it is not a precondition.
The KoMet Award is awarded annually and comes with a prize of 3,000€ for the best doctoral dissertation and of 1,500€ for the best master thesis. In the case of equally outstanding theses in one category, the award can be shared.
You can access the Full Text of the call for applications and the Application Form Here (only in German available).
For further information, please contact the KoMet office (metropolenforschung_at_uaruhr.de).
Please submit the application documents to metropolenforschung_at_uaruhr.de by April 30, 2025.
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The AWARD is once again supported by the Emschergenossenschaft. Thank you very much! 
