In our experience, the independent research being conducted at universities inspires and contributes significantly to the creation of innovative wind power solutions. Therefore, as the technology leader in the wind power industry, we are sponsoring an increasing number of talented wind power researchers and engineers at universities worldwide.
We want to attract the best wind power talents worldwide and to cooperate with the best researchers at universities around the world. Thus, outstanding, bright students can apply for scholarships to do their master’s thesis or PhD with Vestas, while well-established researchers can apply for sponsorship for a five-year position as a professor.
We offer a wide range of technical research programmes. Declarations of interest are requested in the following areas:
- Aerodynamics
- Materials science
- Composites
- Advanced control systems
- Structural design & analysis
- Gear & drive train
- Power electronics
- Electromagnetic design
- Advanced loads modelling
- Wind power plant
Read more
Download Global University Programme brochure (pdf)
Download Application Guidelines for Global University Programme (pdf)

