Structured PhD Programme in the Graduate School of Integrated Climate and Earth System Sciences (SICSS)

Structured interdisciplinary doctoral programme in climate and earth system sciences with compulsory research-training elements, annual retreats, and advisory-panel supervision for doctoral researchers at the Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability.

Academic requirements

The topic of the doctoral thesis must focus on climate and earth system sciences.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

German requirements

German language skills are helpful.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants must already be working on a doctoral project in earth or climate system sciences or a related field, and the project must address the guiding question and research priorities of the Cluster of Excellence CLICCS II. The reviewed SICSS membership page also requires secured funding for the full planned doctoral period and an academic home at Universität Hamburg or a partner institution.