New Open Access Publication Fund
The Medical Faculty has successfully secured a second funding period (2026–2028) for its Open Access Publication Fund from the German Research Foundation (DFG), thereby reaffirming its strong commitment to open access publishing. In addition to the DFG funding of €740,000 dedicated to publications arising from DFG-funded projects, the Dean’s Office contributes substantial additional resources to support publications from other funding contexts as well as early-career researchers. In total, €1.5 million will be made available over the next three years to support open access publishing at UKE. Corresponding Authors affiliated with UKE may apply for a publication grant of up to €2,000 (net) for articles accepted on or after January 1, 2026, in quality-assured open access journals. Special funding conditions apply to early-career researchers. More information.

Launch of the HCTI Lecture Series, kick-off: 09/02/2026
The HCTI Lecture Series will kick off on 9 February at 5:00 PM with the first event in Room 02, HCTI. Ulf Panzer and Christian Krebs will deliver a joint lecture on Kidney Immunology. The HCTI Lecture Series is open to all interested colleagues from research and clinical practice and provides a platform for interdisciplinary scientific exchange. You will find the full program of the lecture series here

Call for proposals for 3R research at UKE, application deadline: 15/02/2026
As part of the inauguration of the Hamburg Center for 3R Research (HC3R) , the Medical Faculty of the University of Hamburg is inviting proposals for funding for two innovative research projects in the field of the 3R Principle (Replace, Reduce, Refine). The aim of the call is to support the development and establishment of new scientific approaches that replace animal experiments, reduce their number or make their implementation more animal-friendly. Projects may include methodological developments, new models or concepts that contribute to the implementation of the 3R concept in biomedical research. Funding will be provided for two research projects with clearly defined themes and time frames, with a maximum of €100,000 each for the entire project duration of up to two years (for personnel and material costs). More information.

Ausschreibung Calls for Transfer, Bewerbungsfrist: 15/02/2026
Das von der Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Gleichstellung (BWFG) finanzierte Förderprogramm „Calls for Transfer“ (C4T) startet in die zwölfte Runde. UKE-Forschende sind eingeladen, sich mit innovativen Transferprojekten um eine Anschubförderung zu bewerben. Im Fokus steht die herausragende innovative Kraft des Antrages sowie die erkennbare Möglichkeit einer gesellschaftlich relevanten Verwirklichung bzw. wirtschaftlichen Verwertung (z.B. Ausgründung). Die Fördersumme der einzelnen Projekte beträgt maximal 35.000 EUR und der Förderzeitraum maximal 6 Monate. Frühster Projektstart ist der 01.05.2026 - spätestes Ende der 31.10.2026. Alle Informationen zur Ausschreibung finden Sie hier . Der UKE-Technologietransfer unterstützt Sie gerne bei Fragen. Noch ein wichtiger Hinweis: tragen Sie bitte als Hochschule das UKE ein und informieren Sie MediGate in jedem Fall, wenn Sie einen Antrag einreichen.

Invitation to UKE Transfer Day 2026, 19/02/2026
The UKE Medigate – Technology Transfer Office cordially invites scientists, staff, innovators, and partners from academia and industry to the UKE Transfer Day 2026. The event will take place on February 19, 2026, from 3:00–8:00 PM at N43, Rahel Liebeschütz-Plaut Lecture Hall. You can look forward to keynotes by leading experts in research and innovation, innovation showcases directly from UKE labs, clinics, and projects, a UKE Female Accelerator pitch, as well as interactive networking and dialogue formats for collaboration and knowledge exchange. The agenda is available on our website . The event will be held in English. Early registration is recommended: uke.de/transferday For any questions, please contact: medigate-transfer@uke.de.

New leadership team of the Core Facility for Electron Microscopy
Succeeding Michaela Schweizer, Imke Fiedler and Oliver Kretz officially assumed joint leadership of the Core Facility for Electron Microscopy on January 1, 2026. The facility provides expert support, training, and access to state-of-the-art ultrastructural imaging technologies, including transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and advanced 3D electron microscopy. The team offers comprehensive scientific guidance across the entire electron microscopy workflow—from experimental design and hands-on user training to tailored support in sample preparation, imaging, and quantitative image analysis. More information .

Insight into the UHH technology platforms, 26/12/2026
This year's Day of Technology Platforms will take place on 26th February 2026, at the Department of Biology, Institute of Plant Sciences and Microbiology in Klein Flottbek. The morning session will provide an overview of the UHH Technology Platforms, including Mass Spectrometry, Electron Microscopy, Light Microscopy, Electron Cryo-Microscopy, NMR Spectroscopy, and the CHyN Clean Room. Users will present research highlights and explain how the platforms support their work. The Core Facility Protein Production at the CSSB will also introduce its activities. In the afternoon, the platforms will be open for visits. You can find the program here , registration is requested.

Expression of interest as an assignment location for the Voluntary Social Year in Science (FSJW) deadline: 31/03/2026
The "Voluntary Social Year in Science" (FSJW) is a proven instrument at the UKE to attract young people with scientific talent to medical studies and science. If you are interested in employing and financing an FSJW student for one year in your department from September 1, 2026 (costs approx. 12,700 Euro), please send a short note to the coordinating team at the Dean's Office for Research. In April, the Dean's Office will approach the interested departments for the selection of candidates. Further information is available on the FSJW website.

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