Hello Imtiaz Ali,
If you would like to do a doctorate at Universität Hamburg, you will first need a subject and a topic for your doctorate. In any case, you should first write an abstract on the research topic, which includes a research schedule and a preliminary breakdown of your work.
Once you have clarified your topic and research question(s), the next step is to find a potential supervisor for your dissertation. It is best to contact your prospective faculty to find out whether it is responsible for your topic. The faculty may be able to help you with your search for a supervisor. When choosing a supervisor, it is important to ensure that his or her research focus relates to your topic.
A step-by-step guide to doctoral studies at Universität Hamburg is provided here:
https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/forschung ... otion.html
There are several ways to finance your doctoral studies. Click below for an overview of funding opportunities at Universität Hamburg:
http://www.uni-hamburg.de/forschung/nac ... ung_e.html
L. Hildebrandt
Universität Hamburg
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