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University of Excellence

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence supports especially qualified doctoral and early career researchers from Germany and abroad by awarding postdoctoral fellowships every year. In this program, recipients assume leadership of their own research project to lay the groundwork for the next stage of their career—for example, as a junior or W2 professor or the leader of an early career research group. They receive a substantial budget for materials: €20,000 annually for a 3-year period. The Hamburg Research Academy supports fellows with a broad range of services.

A requirement for the funding is a link to a research project in one of the emerging fields at Universität Hamburg. Within these parameters, applicants are free to choose their research topic.

More information on the Postdoctoral Fellowships

Who can apply?

Postdoctoral researchers from Germany and abroad who have research projects with a link to an emerging field at Universität Hamburg

Status of the funding measure

The funding was announced annually between 2020 and 2024.

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Articles on the topic

Dr. Niclas Rautenberg

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How Do People Experience Political Conflicts in the Digital World?

The Postdoctoral Fellowships program aims to support researchers who are conducting research in emerging fields at Universität Hamburg. Dr. Niclas Rautenberg is one of our 4 new fellows. His research project is rooted in the philosophical tradition of phenomenology.

Ein Wolf in winterlicher Landschaft

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“We have to Fundamentally Change How We Look at Animals”

Postdoctoral Fellowships for outstanding early career researchers: Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence jas won funding for the third time. Philosopher and economist Dr. Colin von Negenborn wants to use the funding to find out how people can make sustainable and fair decisions, including about non-human actors.

Brennende Zigarette

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Stop Smoking—But How?

Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Kathleen Gali, who conducts research on public health, is looking at cancer patients who smoke to investigate how to wean them from their tobacco consumption.

Portrait Ekaterina Antsygina

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“International Marine Protection Regulations Can Sometimes Be Tricky”

For the second time, Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence has awarded 4 fellowships to outstanding early career researchers, including legal scholar Dr. Ekaterina Antysgina. She is conducting research on the protection of sedentary species on the ocean floor.

Contact

Dr. Linda Jauch
Head of Academic and Research Career Paths Universität Hamburg
Hamburg Research Academy
Tel: +49 40 42838-5287