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Research projects

In addition to research in the faculties and institutes, third-party funded projects in particular set the tone: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin's research priorities are also reflected in Clusters of Excellence, Collaborative Research Centres and DFG Research Training Groups as well as major European funding projects.

Research projects by funding organisations and funding areas

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Research projects by funding organisations and funding areas

Research information system

More than 10,000 projects, researchers and cooperation partners of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin can be researched in the Research Information System (FIS). Get an overview and immerse yourself in the scientific activities at our university.

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Research information system

More than 10,000 projects, researchers and cooperation partners of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin can be researched in the Research Information System (FIS). Get an overview and immerse yourself in the scientific activities at our university.

Research projects

Cluster of Excellence

Clusters of Excellence are large, interdisciplinary research alliances that work on innovative topics at the highest level. Across all disciplines, Humboldt-Universität is working with three other Berlin universities as a network on the major transformations of our time. As part of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments, the BUA 2025 has acquired five Clusters of Excellence.

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Cluster of Excellence

Clusters of Excellence are large, interdisciplinary research alliances that work on innovative topics at the highest level. Across all disciplines, Humboldt-Universität is working with three other Berlin universities as a network on the major transformations of our time. As part of the Excellence Strategy of the federal and state governments, the BUA 2025 has acquired five Clusters of Excellence.

Cluster of Excellence

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The Karl Ferdinand Werner Programme at the German Historical Institute in Paris supports short-term research stays for postdoctoral researchers in the fields of history and cultural studies. The next application round opens in September!
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After ten years, Dr. Jakob Lesage of Humboldt University presents the most comprehensive documentation yet of a minority language in Nigeria – based on a partnership with the local community, a model for the future study of endangered languages.
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Researchers at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the University of Göttingen regard the planned amendment to the national animal husbandry labelling scheme as a step forward. It has the potential to make a significant contribution to greater market…
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The fifth Research Lounge took place on 3 June 2025 at the Central Institute for Kulturtechnik (Zentrum für Kulturtechnik). In collaboration with the ‘Knowledge Exchange with Society’ research cluster, researchers from HU and its partner institutions…
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Interdisciplinary research structures

Integrative Research Institutes (IRI)

The Integrative Research Institutes are designed as cross-faculty institutes that offer outstanding researchers the opportunity to work on and establish an interdisciplinary research field together.

Interdisciplinary centres (IZ)

Interdisciplinary centres are temporary research facilities at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, usually lasting up to ten years.

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