Where and when: Stockholm, Swedish Museum of Natural History, 25 – 28 March 2025

nextGEMS offers up to 15 stipends for participation in the 6th hackathon to support young scientists (at Master and PhD student level) from outside the project.

Application deadline: 14 February 2025. registration website

What is a nextGEMS hackathon?

nextGEMS is an European project that follows a new approach to climate modelling with global storm-resolving Earth-system Models. The project members meet regularly at hackathons to collaboratively analyse the latest model runs, exchange ideas and develop new ways forward.

We would like to include universities and research groups, especially from regions with less of a tradition in climate science. External participants applying for a stipend will (mostly) be organized in teams to work on an Application Challenge Problem. The challenge problem for this hackathon will center around renewable energy applications and explore how these can be enhanced using the high-resolution capabilities of nextGEMS simulations.

If you haven’t been to a hackathon, have a look at our previous hackathons to get an impression of the atmosphere during our previous meetings.

Who can apply?

We welcome young scientists with a strong interest in climate science or Earth system informatics!

Eligibility criteria:

  • Master or PhD students in either physics, geophysical science, computer science, or marine biology
  • The application shall be supported by a supervisor.
  • Applicants must be able to communicate comfortably in English.
  • Experience and familiarity with large data analysis, using Python or similar, is preferred.

What is included?

The hackathon participation is free and includes [coffee breaks, lunches and a dinner, update!]. Additional support for travel and accommodation costs (incl. breakfast) up to €1000 are available per person.

How to apply?

Before applying for hackathon travel support, please prepare the following documents:

  • Letter of motivation
  • CV (max 2 pages)
  • Proof of current enrolment and latest BSc / MSc certificates
  • Letter of support from a supervisor or equivalent, stating the relevance of the applicant’s participation

Registration details, can be found on the registration website .

During the registration, please indicate that you apply for hackathon travel support. Following the respective check-box, please upload the documents listed above in one single (concatenated) PDF file.

Application deadline is 14 February 2025. We will let you know as soon as possible whether we can arrange for your hackathon participation in Stockholm.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with the nextGEMS coordination office (nextgems_office@mpimet.mpg.de).