Guide to doctoral funding
Doctoral scholarships
Doctoral scholarships for recent graduates wishing to pursue a doctorate at Universität Hamburg:
Completion scholarships for doctoral students working as research associates at Universität Hamburg:
Doctoral scholarships and grants for international students
Are you an international student already enrolled for a doctorate at Universität Hamburg? Check out:
- Doctoral scholarships for international doctoral students
- Doctoral scholarships in accordance with the Hamburg act for the promotion of doctoral and early career researchers and artists (Hamburgisches Gesetz zur Förderung des wissenschaftlichen und künstlerischen Nachwuchses, HmbNFG)
International doctoral students should also look for options to finance their stay in Germany in the extensive German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarship database
Fast-Track Program at Universität Hamburg
I am an outstanding young scientist in the field of biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics or physics and would like to take up a doctorate at the end of my bachelor studies:
Travel grants
Does your doctoral research require a short trip abroad? Get funding, if you:
Do you need funding for a trip abroad 30 days or longer? Check which of the links below applies to you!
- I do not receive a doctoral scholarship in accordance with the Hamburg act for the promotion of doctoral and early career researchers and artists (Hamburgisches Gesetz zur Förderung des wissenschaftlichen und künstlerischen Nachwuchses, HmbNFG).
You can also apply for a travel grant from Universität Hamburg's corporate funds.
Printing and translation expenses
Do you need financial support to cover printing costs?
Do you need financial assistance to cover translation expenses?
Peer interaction
Are you a doctoral student who wants to meet academic peers? Visit:
PIASTA Intercultural Living and Studying offers regular information evenings on funding options: Info evening on funding opportunities. These meetings are a great way to meet other doctoral students.
Current calls and appointments
Are you interested in current calls and appointments for young researchers? See: