Doctoral funding

Section 43: Support for Young Researchers coordinates the doctoral scholarships from the State Graduate Funding Program that are awarded twice a year.

Section 43 also coordinates the Aby Warburg Fellowships at the Warburg Institute in London. These particularly encourage research with a broad cultural studies approach.

Art historians have the opportunity to apply for a fellowship at the Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte in Munich. These fellowships support continuing academic education and completion of a research project, and include a short research stay at the institute in Munich.

Most of the scholarships available in Germany are offered by the thirteen organizations promoting young talent. Supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), they provide funding for doctoral studies. A number of foundations also offer subject-specific and interdisciplinary doctoral funding.

The Department of International Affairs offers a variety of funding opportunities and exchange programs for young researchers to internationalize their career, their research and their networks.

On this website you will find funding- and exchange programs that young researchers can apply for at Universität Hamburg.

Scholarships are also available within doctoral programs with integrated funding options, for example, DFG-funded research training groups, collaborative research centers (SFB), and individual research projects. In addition to providing financial security, these programs facilitate interdisciplinary cooperation.

Scholarships for international studentsVarious funding options are available at Universität Hamburg for international doctoral students. It is possible to apply for a scholarship from the State Graduate Funding Program or for one of the merit scholarships offered by Universität Hamburg.

The DAAD scholarship database contains comprehensive information on funding opportunities for international students, graduates, doctoral students, and university teachers, along with offers from various other funding organizations.