With the aim of encouraging young scientists and providing networking opportunities within the scientific community, the ECS Student Chapter Münster was founded in 2020 and was named a Chapter of Excellence in 2025. As a recognized group of the largest international Electrochemical Society (ECS), it offers students numerous events, contacts, and opportunities for knowledge exchange, as well as further education possibilities at no cost.

Benefits as a Member of the Chapter

• Participation and active organization of workshops and seminars with world-renowned battery scientists
• Significant discounts on ECS biannual conferences and open access article process charge
• Eligible to apply for ECS awards, summer fellowships and travel grants
• Network and engage with professors, researchers and other ECS members from around the world

Strong Network Opens up Prospects in Electrochemistry

As the first ECS Student Chapter in Northwest Germany, the team is pleased to unit members who represent a broad range of battery and general electrochemistry research. The Student Chapter Münster is closely connected with the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Münster, MEET Battery Research Center and Helmholtz Institute Münster of Forschungszentrum Jülich. Worldwide, there are more than 100 ECS Student Chapters in 28 different countries.

Join the Student Chapter

Embedded in the international network of the ECS, the Student Chapter Münster is open to all students interested in electrochemistry and related disciplines. Membership is free of charge and offers a wide range of opportunities to help shape events, represent Münster as a location within the ECS and establish contacts within the entire electrochemistry community.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Apply for ECS membership here (if not done already).
2. After you received your six-digit ECS ID, please fill out this form.