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Local Residential Fellowship Programme with the Lürssen Foundation

About the Lürssen Foundation

The Lürssen Foundation was established to have a positive impact on education, innovation and society, driving responsible change in the maritime industry and for those in its wider community.

Lürssen is renowned worldwide for its highest-quality products and commitment to innovative technologies in shipbuilding. The family-owned company, founded in 1875, specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke yachts for discerning owners. With three state-of-the-art production sites across northern Germany and a dedicated research and engineering centre in Croatia, Lürssen unites two rich maritime heritages. The company is driven by the passion of its employees and the creativity of its clients.


About the Local Residential Fellowship Programme - Interaction

The Lürssen Foundation Local Residential Fellowship Programme – InterAction is pleased to announce an open call for one-year residential fellowships (with the possibility of extension) for startups, spin-offs, research groups, and student teams.


Focus of interaction 2026

The InterAction 2026 programme is based on a strategic partnership between The Lürssen Foundation and the Centre of Excellence MARBLE, with the following target areas:

Selected fellows will collaborate with prominent researchers and experienced entrepreneurs. They will also gain access to the unique MARBLE research infrastructure in Rijeka, Zagreb and Šibenik, as well as Lürssen research and engineering centers both in Croatia and Germany.

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

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

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 (foundation@lurssen.com). For any further information regarding the scholarship programe. 

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