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In Germany, in addition to universities, it is possible to pursue a Ph.D. at numerous non-university research institutions. However, these institutions generally do not have the authority to grant doctoral degrees. This means that their Ph.D. candidates must also apply for admission to a Ph.D. program at a university. We...

Registration for the new workshops and information events at the Hamburg Research Academy is now open. We recommend registering quickly, as places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The GinF project, coordinated by the Hamburg Research Academy in collaboration with the ZGD, promotes the integration of gender and diversity aspects in research. In this interview, project manager Lynn Berg explains how GinF's offerings help researchers improve the quality of scientific work and reduce bias.

What is GinF...

As part of a two-semester teaching project at the University of Hamburg's Art History Seminar, master's students led by Dr. Jana Graul developed and produced an art history podcast with the aim of combining academic standards with the popular educational format in the spirit of knowledge transfer. The content focused on...

Whether at the first Hamburg Postdoc Days, inspiring career events or our City Walks, 2025 was marked by exchange, learning and professional growth. We would like to thank everyone whose curiosity, commitment and ideas shaped the HRA’s work throughout the year.

The Hamburg Research Academy continues to grow and is pleased to welcome two new associate members: the Institute for Peace and Security Research (IFSH) and the Hamburg Institute for Social Research (HIS). This expansion reinforces the HRA's position as an attractive network for early-career researchers in Hamburg who want...