Excellent research

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Excellent research

Humboldt-Universit?t's research strength is based on the broad spectrum of disciplines represented by its professors and other academics.

Alexander von Humboldt — Fig.: Mathias Heide, HU-Berlin

Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin awards prizes for early career researchers: Humboldt-Preis, award Research to Innovation and Open Access Award. Applications and nominations are possible until 1 July 2025. Further information

The research profile is characterised by the outstanding achievements of its researchers, research in the faculties and institutes and externally funded research projects. These also characterise the development of new scientific fields at the interfaces of research in various disciplines. For its research, Humboldt-Universit?t zu Berlin utilises the opportunities offered by the Berlin-Brandenburg science location for intensive cooperation with numerous non-university research institutions and is well networked both nationally and internationally.

Research in faculties and departments

Bild Alexander von Humboldt — Fig.: By Friedrich Georg Weitsch - K. M?rz Wikicommens Public Domain

Research in faculties and departments: This is where a large extent of research takes place. Link

Research projects

Third-party funded projects: DFG, ERC, ministries and other sponsors strengthen the research profile. Link

Clusters of excellence

Clusters of excellence: Innovative research in the clusters of excellence of the excellence strategy boost research. Link

Profile-forming research structures

Profilbildende Forschungsstrukturen — Fig.: Stefan Klenke, HU-Berlin

Temporary: Interdisciplinary Centers (IZ) and Integrative Research Centres (IRI) ensure the further development of research structures. Link

Research awards

Awarded: National and international science prizes for HU researchers: Link

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