Northwestern-Hamburg Exchange Program
About the Northwestern-Hamburg Exchange Program
Part of Northwestern University's effort to advance international collaboration, Northwestern and the University of Hamburg in Germany are engaged in an ongoing partnership to drive student research and propel efforts to combat climate change. The Trienens Institute is now inviting students and faculty from both institutions to apply to participate in the exchange.
Led by Professor Matthew Grayson, director of the Northwestern Engineering Global Initiatives Four Corners program, the Northwestern-Hamburg Exchange Program is supported by the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy.
In its inaugural year, Northwestern hosted a graduate student from the University of Hamburg’s renowned Integrated Climate Systems Science (ICSS) program to complete a three-month research study. The project focused on tracking health impacts and heat vulnerability in both Chicago and Hamburg. Read more about the ongoing partnership.
“Collaboration in science, particularly when attempting to solve society’s most challenging problems, is essential...We are two universities with different strengths and talented students who could benefit from ongoing exchange.” - Professor Daniel Horton
Faculty: Apply to Host A Student
Faculty engaged in research related to sustainability, energy, and climate change are invited to express interest in hosting a graduate student using the form below.
Students: Apply for the Exchange Program
Northwestern doctoral students and University of Hamburg masters students with a demonstrated interest in sustainability, energy, or climate change research will be invited to apply to participate in the exchange program. Applicants will indicate areas of interest from a list of host faculty members with research opportunities. Applications are received on a rolling basis with the following deadlines:
- DEADLINE: Feb. 28 for start date of Sept. 1
- DEADLINE: Aug. 30 for start date of Mar. 1, the following year
- DEADLINE: Nov. 30 for start date of June 1, the following year