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A PhD can be described as a journey. But how often do you actually pause to consider where you are, where you want to go, and what you need for the road ahead? From 1 to 5 June, doctoral researchers from across Europe gathered at Lund University for the EUGLOH program "Crafting My PhD Journey".

During an intensive week...

More than 100 doctoral researchers from the nine member universities of the Hamburg Research Academy came together on 21 May 2026 at betahaus Hamburg for the HRA Promovierendentag. Under the motto "Your Career, Your Story – Career Development for Doctoral Researchers", the sold-out event offered space for exchange...

Internationalization is an essential part of the doctoral journey. It can shape research approaches, support personal growth, and open up future career paths. While international mobility is often the most visible aspect, internationalization encompasses many interconnected elements beyond just a change of location.

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In his project “Drawing Resilience”, art and health researcher Mohammad Kalthom, PhD has developed a visual, bilingual booklet. It introduces expressive arts approaches as tools for psychosocial support for children in the Syrian context. The project was financed through the Hamburg Research Academy support fund for...

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.