Organizers

University of Hamburg

Designated a University of Excellence by the German Federal and State Governments in 2019, the University of Hamburg is one of Germany’s outstanding universities.  As the largest institution for research and education in northern Germany, it offers a diverse range of degree programs and excellent research opportunities. The University boasts numerous interdisciplinary projects in a broad range of fields and an extensive partner network of leading regional, national, and international higher education and research institutions.

Volkswagen Foundation

The Volkswagen Foundation is Germany's largest private, non-profit organization engaged in the promotion and support of academic research. The Foundation's funding programs address projects in the humanities and social sciences as well as science and technology in higher education and research – both in Germany and abroad.

German Rectors’ Conference

The German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) is the association of universities in Germany. The HRK is an independent organization, representing all types of higher education institutions. More than 90 percent of all students in Germany are enrolled at its member universities. Hence, the HRK is the political and public voice of the universities and the forum for the universities’ joint opinion-forming process. The HRK helps to set the political agenda and lead public discussion on all issues relating to the universities. In this context, the HRK represents the universities’ positions in Germany and Europe as well as on the international stage. Furthermore, the HRK supports its member institutions and provides them with a platform for exchange among each other.