Program Overview

University of Hamburg Programs

The University of Hamburg offers a range of programs across various faculties, including:

• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences
• Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science
• University of Hamburg Business School

School of Integrated Climate and Earth System Sciences (SICSS)

The SICSS offers an interdisciplinary, research-oriented career development program that connects doctoral candidates of different scientific backgrounds and expertise. The structured SICSS doctoral program enables an integrated, innovative education in earth and climate system sciences.

Program Details

• The SICSS doctoral program curriculum focuses on the research skills needed for a career in Earth and climate system sciences.
• Core element of the SICSS doctoral program is the advisory panel system, a mentoring and guidance tool that aims at a successful and timely completion of the thesis.
• The program includes compulsory elements such as the introduction course and the annual retreat, as well as a variety of elective courses on research and soft skills.

Becoming a Member

To become a member of the School of Integrated Climate and Earth System Sciences, applicants must follow the guidelines outlined in the SICSS Guideline Doctoral Program.

Why Choose SICSS?

The SICSS offers a comprehensive curriculum, a supportive community, and opportunities for research and professional development.

Courses and Retreats

The SICSS doctoral program curriculum includes a range of courses and retreats designed to support the research and professional development of doctoral candidates.

Supervision

Doctoral candidates in the SICSS program are supervised by experienced researchers and academics.

Doctoral Candidates

The SICSS program has a diverse group of active doctoral candidates working on a range of research topics.

Doctoral Representatives

The SICSS program has doctoral representatives who provide support and guidance to fellow doctoral candidates.

Important Documents

• SICSS Guideline Doctoral Program
• Membership application
• Membership extension
• Advisory Panel Meeting guidelines
• Templates for advisory panel meeting reports, supervision agreements, and photo consent forms

University of Hamburg

The University of Hamburg is committed to innovating and cooperating for a sustainable future in a digital age. The university offers a range of programs and services, including:

• Studies
• Research
• Teaching at UHH
• Doctoral studies
• Job opportunities
• Knowledge exchange

The university is also committed to excellence, with a range of faculties and research centers, including the School of Integrated Climate and Earth System Sciences.