1. Scientific liberalism and intellectual open-mindedness: The HWK is a haven for independent minds. In the spirit of scientific liberalism, the HWK strives to foster critical inquiry, intellectual open-mindedness, and viewpoint diversity in whatever field you choose to research,
2. Boost your productivity: Life and work at the HWK provides you with maximum autonomy. A fellowship allows you to focus entirely on your intellectual development and academic work without any distractions or administrative burdens,
3. Apply for fellowships in any academic discipline (or two): HWK is home to a unique combination of exceptional scientists from the natural and social sciences plus the humanities. They all appy for a fellowship through a unique research project in one discipline or choose an interdisciplinary combination.
4. Excellent cooperation opportunities: The HWK is very close to a large number of public and private higher education institutions and independent research institutions in Germany's bustling Northwest. The HWK maintains close relationships to the Universities of Bremen and Oldenburg including their specialised departments such as the MARUM, the ICBM ider the Alfred-Wegener-Institute in Bremerhaven. Due to the regional characteristics, you will find plenty of opportunities to connect to major global businesses, such as Airbus.
5. Bring your partner (or your children): It does not matter if you're single or with spouse, partner, or children. The HWK team helps you plan your fellowship in accordance with your personal needs including duration and layout of your residency in Delmenhorst, family accomodation, and even kindergarten or school attendance for your children,
6. Exceptional architectual and natural environment: The HWK provides its fellows apartments fully furnished to highest-quality standards of living and comfort. Large parts of the colleges premises consist of a lush, green garden. You may actually choose to eat fruit directly from the trees in our orchard while working on your research project. Plus, the HWK is only a one-hour train ride to the North Sea including the Wadden Sea and the East Frisian islands. 
7. Public safety: While situated close to nature, the HWK is part of a mid-sized urban center and a very safe place to travel to, live in, or explore on your own (or with your children).

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