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Three Cash Prizes Available: Young Talents from Climate Research Wanted
12 January 2024, by Franziska Neigenfind
Photo: Unsplash/Z. Fiaz, E. Lauton
Investigating pressing questions on global warming and identifying potential solutions: with this focus, the “Young Climate Scientists Award” bestowed by Universität Hamburg’s Center for Earth System Research and Sustainability (CEN) has now begun its third round: outstanding bachelor’s and master’s theses addressing climate-change- and climate-protection-related topics can be submitted until March 31 , 2024. Final papers focusing on the natural sciences, social sciences, economics or humanities and taht have been submitted at Universität Hamburg from April 1, 2022 onwards are welcome. First prize is €5,000, second is €3,000 and third is €2,000.
The prize money is provided by the Gesellschaft Harmonie von 1789 e.V.: “We want to reinforce Hamburg’s standing as a center for climate research. And we particularly want to provide support for young researchers. Our hope is that the prize will give them additional motivation and support their budding careers,” says Otto Bischoff from the Gesellschaft Harmonie.
As Prof. Dr. Grischa Perino, Director of the CEN, underscores: “Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time – there’s much to do for society, political decision-makers, the business world and scientific community alike. By awarding this prize, our goal is to recognize young talents who are pursuing research into climate-relevant topics and, by doing so, are helping ensure a future worth living on our planet.” Katharina Fegebank, Second Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, and Senator at Hamburg’s Ministry of Science, Research, Equality and Districts, is the award’s patron.
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The "Young Climate Scientists Award"
Current call
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2024.
To be eligible, papers should be of exceptional quality and focus on comprehensive climate research. This particularly means addressing socially relevant questions that will soon arise due to climate change or which have already become pressing. Final papers exploring climate-related topics from a natural sciences, humanities, social sciences and/or economics perspective are welcome. The “Young Climate Scientists Award” is announced every two years.
How to Apply
Candidates can be nominated by members of the CEN or can self-nominate. There is no age limit.
In addition to the paper itself, please submit a motivational letter (if self-nominating) or written recommendation (if nominated by a CEN member), together with your CV.
A jury with representatives of the CEN, Universität Hamburg and the Gesellschaft Harmonie will select the winning candidates.
Please submit your text in digital form to:
Franziska Neigenfind
Universität Hamburg, CEN/CLICCS Office
Tel.: +49 40 42838-6173
E-Mail: franziska.neigenfind@uni-hamburg.de
