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Three Cash Prizes Available: Young Talents from Climate Research Wanted
27 January 2022, 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 second round: outstanding bachelor’s and master’s theses addressing climate-related topics can be submitted until March 31, 2022. Final papers focusing on the natural sciences, social sciences, economics or humanities and written at Universität Hamburg 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 motivate them and further support them,” says Jan Themlitz from the Gesellschaft Harmonie.
According to Prof. Dr. Detlef Stammer, Director of the CEN: “Our students represent the future of climate research. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, many young talents have successfully completed their theses. We’re happy to see that and want to support them.” 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"
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
