14 neue Fellows aus 11 Ländern kommen ans HWK nach Delmenhorst. Sie erforschen unter anderem den Ausschluss älterer Menschen von der Nutzung…
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Research Area BRAIN & MIND
In the BRAIN & MIND area, the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg promotes research on the brain and mind in the neuro and cognitive sciences as well as related disciplines.
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Research Area EARTH
In the area of EARTH, the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg promotes research on the Earth, the oceans and the climate.
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Research Area TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE (formerly ENERGY)
In the field of TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE, the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg promotes research in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science and engineering. The focus is on societally particularly relevant issues such as energy generation, storage and distribution.
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Research Area SOCIETY
In the area of SOCIETY, the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg promotes research in the social sciences and humanities.
Christophe Delory
Research Area ARTS & LITERATURE
In the area of ARTS & LITERATURE, the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg promotes interdisciplinary cooperation between science, art and literature.
Fellowships at the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg
The Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK) promotes excellent science through fellowships for outstanding researchers from all over the world. It additionally supports the engagement with scientific research and its role in society through fellowships for artists and authors. The HWK is an independent Institute for Advanced Study and a non-profit foundation of the states of Bremen and Lower Saxony and the city of Delmenhorst. It also cooperates closely with the universities in Bremen and Oldenburg and other scientific institutions in the Northwest region.
The Fellowship Program
The Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg promotes the sciences through scholarships for outstanding scientists, a postdoc program for young academics from the region, and residencies for artists with a keen interest in the sciences.
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Call for Fellowship Applications
Find out more about the application requirements and documents to be submitted:
Upcoming Fellowship Deadlines
Scientific Fellowships: 15 July 2025
Application for regular and junior fellowships
Postdoc Program: 15 July 2025
Application for the Postdoc Program
Artistic Residencies: 15 July 2025
