Pro Exzellenzia is seeking to significantly and sustainably increase the proportion of women in executive positions in Hamburg. The scholarship is aimed at female doctoral candidates (cis and trans) in the fields of STEM, art, music, and architecture who seek a leading position in science, business, administration, and other institutions.

The goal is to strengthen women in their career planning with a tailored qualification program consisting of coaching, workshops/online workshops, counseling, a network of scholarship holders, and lecture events, and to provide them with interdisciplinary qualifications.

Please note that the coachings and workshops are held in German language.

Announcement of scholarships 2026

As of 01.10.2027 we are offering within the program

• One 6-month early postdoc
• One 9-month PhD completion scholarship

for female UHH postdocs and UHH doctoral candidates from the MIN faculty. Please note the application criteria in the respective call for applications (pdf's in German language).

Applications are due by October 21, 2026.