OpenFieldSmart Port Logistics & Autonomous Marine Navigation Research Project
Collaborative research project alongside the Hamburg Port Authority developing AI-driven predictive dispatching and autonomous tugboat collision avoidance algorithms on the Elbe River.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Excellent M.Sc. degree in Systems Engineering, Robotics, or Operations Research
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated programming skills in Python/C++ and ROS
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €2,200 monthly research stipend plus conference travel allowance
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by federal grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hamburg University of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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