Doctoral Training

All Hereon PhD students enrolled at the University of Hamburg who are anchored in the research area of Earth and Climate System Sciences can apply for membership in the SICSS.
At the Graduate School SICSS, they are offered the opportunity to pursue a structured PhD. They are specifically supported to obtain the state doctoral degree. The offers of the Graduate School represent a self-contained program.

Advisory Panel System
Introduction Course (5 days)
Annual Retreat (2.5 days)
Professional workshop offers
Interdisciplinary workshop offers
Individual counseling by SICSS staff members
Networking events within the SICSS and with other graduate institutions
Certificate and Transcript of Records (ToR) after completion of the doctorate

Applications will be reviewed by the SICSS Graduate School Director, taking into account admission criteria and capacity. To this end, the SICSS will ensure that written approval - via email is sufficient - is received from the Hereon Institute Director. Before submitting their application, doctoral candidates must ensure that the Hereon will cover the costs and provide a workspace. This must be proven in writing to the SICSS.
The SICSS reserves the right to reject applications in individual cases if there are capacity bottlenecks.