What are the Welcome Services responsibilities of a local MIN Doctoral Student?
The registered local MIN doctoral researcher and help an international visiting scholar by, for example:
- correspondence via email prior to arrival in Hamburg
- pick up the new visiting scholars from the airport/train station on your arrival
- help her/him to find his/her ways around Hamburg (city tour) and the UHH Campus (Regional Computer Center, library, cafeteria, etc.)
- support her/him with the necessary administrative paper work (e.g. registering at the Registration Office, signing a rental contract, opening a bank account)
- help her/him settle in Hamburg (e.g. shopping facilities, getting around with the Hamburg Public Transport Association HVV or with the CityBike), but also the exchange of culture and experience abroad
Supporting local doctoral researchers are not responsible for:
- finding accommodation for the visiting scholar
- supporting the visa application process
UHH Welcome Service for International Researchers may help you with finding accommodation and the visa application.
Of course we do not expect that you offer a round-the-clock support. You decide if and how much you involve your (incoming) visiting scholar into your everyday life. You will not become an advisor on general questions or on research and life. If you feel overwhelmed, do not hesitate to contact us for further support.