OpenFieldHamburg CLICCS Doctoral Fellowships in Climate, Climatic Change, and Society
Doctoral funding at Germany's Cluster of Excellence CLICCS, investigating which climate futures are plausible, socio-ecological transitions, and global climate governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in earth sciences, meteorology, economics, sociology, or environmental sciences with German grade 2.0 or better.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated interest in climate feedback mechanisms, societal decarbonization, or climate risk.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried TV-L E13 contract (65-75%): approx. €32,000 to €38,000/year gross salary plus research travel funds; zero tuition
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; only standard semester contribution (€340/term including public transit).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Annual international doctoral intake round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Hamburg documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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