Scholarships at Universität Hamburg

Below, find all scholarships granted at Universität Hamburg.

Program name	Qualification	Target group	Admission requirement	Provider	Frequency	Description
Aby Warburg Fellowship	doctoral researchers; doctoral graduates	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg; individuals who wish to go abroad	Research institution: Department of Cultural Studies	Section 43: Support for Doctoral and Early Career Researchers	upon announcement	The scholarship targets doctoral researchers and researchers pursuing a Habilitation in the Department of Cultural Studies at Universität Hamburg whose project would benefit from a stay at the Warburg Institute in London. Funding is initially granted for a period of 6 or 12 months. In particular, the scholarship aims to foster academic work with a broad cultural studies approach. The Warburg Institute at the University of London focuses on the continuing tradition of antiquity in the history of philosophy, literary history, and art history.
Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law Scholarship	doctoral researchers	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg; individuals not enrolled at Universität Hamburg	graduates working toward a doctorate in law	Faculty of Law	annually (ca. November–February)	The Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law puts out scholarship calls for graduates who wish to write a dissertation on a challenging, legal, interdisciplinary topic. While working on the dissertation, the recipient also benefits from a comprehensive structured program at the graduate school, including lectures, seminars, research workshops, and colloquia.
Erasmus+ program	students	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg; individuals who wish to go abroad	Universität Hamburg students during their stay abroad within Europe	Department of International Affairs	annually (December–January)	The Erasmus+ scholarship is granted to Universität Hamburg students who wish to do a stay abroad at another European university. It awards a monthly subsidy for accommodation expenses for stays of at least 2 and up to 5 months per semester. The amount depends on the country. Furthermore, recipients are exempt from tuition fees and receive administrative support from their home and guest universities.
Degree completion grant	students	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg; international students and doctoral researchers	international students at Universität Hamburg	Department of International Affairs	biannually (June and December)	International students at Universität Hamburg who are not German nationals, are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme, are in the final phase of their studies, and do not enjoy financial security may apply. The scholarship involves monthly support for 6 months; an additional 6-month extension may be granted.
Doctoral scholarship for mothers and single parents	doctoral researchers	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg	doctoral researchers in Faculty of Law at Universität Hamburg	Faculty of Law	upon announcement	This scholarship was established for mothers and single parents to foster equal opportunity in career development. Mothers and single parents pursuing a doctorate at Universität Hamburg’s Faculty of Law can apply for a basic or completion scholarship. In addition to a basic sum, the scholarship includes a lump sum for research expenses and a supplementary child allowance.
EXIST Business Start-up Grant	students; doctoral researchers; doctoral graduates	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg; individuals not enrolled at Universität Hamburg	students, doctoral researchers, and doctoral graduates	Knowledge Exchange Agency	rolling applications	The EXIST funding program is designed to strengthen knowledge and technological exchange between universities and nonuniversity research institutions in the corporate sector. The EXIST Business Start-up Grant supports students, graduates, and researchers in the stage prior to founding an enterprise. Funding is granted for innovative, technology-oriented or knowledge-based projects with a significant unique selling point and promising economic prospects.
Equal Opportunity Fund	doctoral researchers; doctoral graduates	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg	For doctoral researchers and researchers pursuing a Habilitation at Universität Hamburg	Equal Opportunity Unit	annually (spring)	Using funds from the Equal Opportunity Fund, Universität Hamburg annually finances completion scholarships to promote women’s advancement, enabling recipients to complete dissertations and Habilitationen. Scholarships are awarded for a total of 6 months. Among other criteria, scholarship providers take potential recipients’ family or care obligations into consideration.
Fast-Track Program	students	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg; individuals not enrolled at Universität Hamburg	bachelor’s students interested in pursuing a doctorate	Hamburg Research Academy	annually (ca. July/August)	The scholarship enables students with a very good academic record and interest in academic work an opportunity to start doctoral studies immediately after completing their bachelor’s degree program. The master’s degree program phase is integrated into the doctoral studies phase. Recipients receive financial support for 2 years and guidance from the Hamburg Research Academy in the form of extensive opportunities for further qualifications and networking.
Fellowships at the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte in Munich	doctoral researchers; doctoral graduates	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg	doctoral researchers and researchers pursuing a Habilitation at Universität Hamburg (art history)	Section 43: Support for Doctoral and Early Career Researchers	upon announcement	The scholarship targets art historians who are doing or have done doctoral studies at Universität Hamburg and is intended to contribute to further education and research projects at the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte in Munich. A stay in Munich is obligatory. Monthly financial support is initially awarded for 12 months.
Hamburglobal funding program	students	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg; individuals who wish to go abroad	Universität Hamburg students during their stay abroad	Department of International Affairs	biannually (March and October)	The scholarship supports Universität Hamburg students during their stay abroad with a monthly subsidy for accommodation expenses. It is awarded for a maximum of 6 months. In addition to stays abroad for the purpose of study, the scholarship can be awarded for internships, language courses, subject-related courses, and final-thesis preparation abroad. Equally, for short digital formats abroad (max of 6 weeks), participation fees can be (partially) covered.
Hamburg Programme for Scholars at Risk (HPSAR) scholarship	doctoral graduates	individuals not enrolled at Universität Hamburg; international students and doctoral researchers	researchers at risk with a doctorate or comparable academic degree (PhD, CSc) from Ukraine	Department of International Affairs	upon announcement	Upon the initiative of Universität Hamburg, the Hamburg Programme for Scholars at Risk was established in 2018 by Hamburg universities and the Ministry of Science, Research, Equalities and Districts. Researchers who are demonstrably at risk, have completed a doctorate or equivalent, and who have found a supervisor at Universität Hamburg are eligible for a scholarship of one to twelve months. As part of efforts to support Ukrainian academics, scholarships for acutely endangered researchers from Ukraine are now available.
Hilde Domin Program / Students at Risk	students; doctoral researchers	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg; individuals not enrolled at Universität Hamburg; international students and doctoral researchers	students and doctoral researchers at risk	Department of International Affairs	biannually (February and around August)	Students and doctoral researchers at risk who are barred from academic institutions in their countries of origin due to threats or persecution can apply for a Hilde Domin scholarship from the DAAD. Funding is provided by the Federal Foreign Office and covers a monthly scholarship payment, health insurance, travel subsidies, and financing of German courses.
Magdalene Schoch Habilitation scholarship	doctoral graduates	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg	female researchers pursuing a Habilitation at in the Faculty of Law at Universität Hamburg	Faculty of Law	upon announcement	The scholarship provides support to female early career researchers in the Faculty of Law. Recipients receive seed financing or a completion scholarship as a monthly funding payment to facilitate the completion of their Habilitation project. The scholarship is awarded for a maximum of one year. Recipients must have already completed their doctoral studies.
Merit scholarship	students; doctoral researchers	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg; international students and doctoral researchers	international students and doctoral researchers at Universität Hamburg	Department of International Affairs	biannually (April and October)	Especially talented and socially or culturally engaged international students and doctoral researchers at Universität Hamburg who are not German nationals and are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme can apply for this merit scholarship. The scholarship is initially awarded for 12 months and involves monthly payments.
Philipp Schwartz Fellowship	doctoral graduates	individuals not enrolled at Universität Hamburg; international students and doctoral researchers	researchers at risk with a doctorate or equivalent (PhD, CSc)	Department of International Affairs	biannually (June and December)	As part of the Philipp Schwartz Initiative funded by the Federal Foreign Office and private foundations, Universität Hamburg awards Philipp Schwartz Fellowships to researchers who can prove they are at risk. The scholarships are awarded to researchers who cannot continue with their work in their home countries due to threats and persecution.
Pro Exzellenzia plus scholarship	doctoral researchers	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg	doctoral researchers from Hamburg universities	Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, in the area of equal opportunity	upon announcement	The Hamburg-wide program Pro Exzellenzia offers a broad range of workshops, career coaching, and application advice for women. Every year, Pro Exzellenzia and the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences jointly award scholarships to doctoral researchers in the faculty; in addition to participating in the program, recipients receive a monthly payment.
State Graduate Funding Program doctoral scholarship at Universität Hamburg (under the Hamburg act for the promotion of doctoral and early career researchers and artists [Hamburgisches Gesetz zur Förderung des wissenschaftlichen und künstlerischen Nachwuchses, HmbNFG])	doctoral researchers	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg	doctoral researchers at Universität Hamburg	Section 43: Support for Doctoral and Early Career Researchers	upon announcement	The scholarship supports doctoral researchers in all departments at Universität Hamburg. There are 2 types of scholarship: a basic scholarship and a one-year completion scholarship. To apply for a basic scholarship, you must have graduated within the past year. It is initially granted for a year but can be extended by another year. The completion scholarship is awarded to those who previously had a basic scholarship and worked as a research associate at Universität Hamburg or for another academic or research institution in Hamburg. It is awarded for one year and cannot be extended.
The Deutschlandstipendium	students	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg	Universität Hamburg students (excluding doctoral researchers)	Deutschlandstipendium Office	annually (November)	Talented, committed Universität Hamburg students in financial need and studying in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program can apply for a Deutschlandstipendium once a year. The monthly support of €300 is shared equally by the German federal government and nongovernmental providers. There is also an accompanying program for the recipients that facilitates contact between the recipients and providers.
Qualification scholarship for Master’s students within the Cluster of Excellence „CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter”	students	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg; international students and doctoral researchers	master's degree at UHH in physics, nanoscience or chemistry	Cluster of Excellence „CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter"	anually (ca. January)	The Cluster of Excellence “CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter” of Universität Hamburg will offer scholarships to students in the Master’s programme. The Cluster offers an exciting insight into research groups, the research programme and the infrastructure at the Bahrenfeld campus. The scholarships are funded with €934 per month. Scientific topics for projects include photon science, quantum physics, theoretical physics, nanostructure and solid state physics, physical chemistry, biochemistry, machine learning and many more.
Qualification scholarship for Master's students within the Cluster of Excellence "Quantum Universe"	students	individuals enrolled at Universität Hamburg	master's degree at UHH in physics, mathematics or similar	Cluster of Excellence "Quantum Universe"	twice a year	The scholarships support the academic qualification in the framework of relevant master's programs of Universität Hamburg (Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Physics, Physik (in German)). Scholarship holders will complete the corresponding curricula, but at the same time participate in freely selectable research projects within the Cluster of Excellence. Scientific topics include particle physics, astrophysics, cosmology and mathematical physics. Research projects include, for example, Higgs physics, dark matter, gravitational waves and mathematical methods of quantum field theory, but also machine learning and detector development.