Agathe Lasch Visiting Scientists Program

+++The application deadline for the 2025 Agathe Lasch Visiting Scientist Program for Women in Academia has passed; new applications will be possible again in 2026. +++

Named after the first female professor of the University of Hamburg, the cross-faculty Agathe Lasch Visiting Scientist Program for Women in Academia was designed to help female academics in underrepresented fields become a strong and more visible presence. These visiting scholars will serve as role models in research and teaching. Establishing these visiting professorships will also support early career researchers at Universität Hamburg to create and strengthen their academic network.

The Agathe Lasch Visiting Scientist Program provides for the establishment of two visiting professorships. The visiting professorships will be remunerated in accordance with the allowance for visiting professors, including travel allowance and equipment. Individual arrangements are possible.

Target groups:

Visiting professorships are open to female professors or researchers with a Habilitation or equivalent (e.g., junior professors, associate professors) from all subject areas from Germany or abroad. 

Duration

The Agathe Lasch Visiting Scientist Program for Women in Academia offers a 3 - 6 month stay at the University of Hamburg . Active participation in research and teaching is expected during the stay. The exact organization of the
stay will be agreed between the visiting professor and the faculty, department, or unit with whom they will be working.

Application

Proposals for suitable applicants can be submitted from all faculties of the University of Hamburg  (excluding UKE). In addition, interested parties can apply with the support of the respective subject area of Universität Hamburg. The Equal Opportunity Committee of the Academic Senate decides on the awarding of visiting professorships.