Universität Hamburg Fast-Track Program
With the Fast-Track Program, Universität Hamburg offers early career researchers the opportunity to begin doctoral studies after their bachelor degree. The separate master’s degree, which is usually required prior to commencing a doctoral degree, is instead integrated into the doctoral studies. Excellent academic achievements and a convincing basis for a doctoral dissertation are required to qualify, along with an interest in working in academia. The program lasts 4 years in total. The Fast-Track Program is part of the Hanse-Wissenschaftskarriere (Hanseatic academic career) at Universität Hamburg, which is aimed at recognizing talented academics early in their development. The program is funded by the Excellence Strategy, a funding program financed by the federal and state governments.
A call for applications for the scholarships will be issued annually and have a maximum duration of 2 years. The first academic year started on 1 October 2020.
The Hamburg Research Academy assists fast-track doctoral candidates on their career path with a range of career development and networking opportunities (details to follow).
Philipp Baltruschat
Fakulty: Chemistry
Dissertation project:
"Development of descriptors, databases and error measures for machine learning of magnetic properties"
In the program since 1 October 2020.
Alissa Miriam Drees
Fakulty: Chemistry
Dissertation project:
"Aptamers: Strategies for process optimization and application in medicine"
In the program since 1 October 2020.
Tobias Harren
Fakulty: Computer science
Dissertation project:
"Explainable artificial intelligence in structure based drug design"
In the program since 1 October 2020.
Mattis-Ole Schmotz
Fakulty: Chemistry
Dissertation project:
"Visible-light-mediated carbonylations"
In the program since 1 October 2020.