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

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 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.

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

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.

News from research

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Dr. Haci Cevik trägt einen dunkelfarbenen Sakko, ein helles Hemd, hält einen Blumenstrauß mit gelben und orangen Blumen in der Hand und blickt freundlich in die Kamera. Im Hintergrund ist ein Hörsaal mit Besucher*innen der Preisverleihung zu sehen.
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Research

Dr Haci Cevik, Einstein Fellow at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, receives the Voltaire Award 2026 from the University of Potsdam for his commitment to academic freedom, social dialogue and freedom of expression.

Participants of a previous edition of Circle U.'s Sandpits. Photo: Benjamin Zwarts
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International
Research

Looking to develop innovative, interdisciplinary research projects on sustainability? Discover the Circle U. Sandpits 2026, taking place in Belgium from 27 to 29 May.

Andreas Reckwitz sitzt in einem alten Hörsaal auf einem Stuhl und hat die Hände und Arm auf der Ablage vor ihm gelegt. Er blickt an der Kamera vorbei nach rechts. Er trägt ein helles Hemd und einen royalblauen Anzug.
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Research

Prof Dr Andreas Reckwitz receives German Sociological Association Award for outstanding achievements in the field of public effectiveness of sociology 2026.

 

Zeichnung einer POC-Person, die zu wellenförmigen Grafiken tanzt. Sie streckt die Hände in die Luft und hat weiße Kopfhörer auf. Sie trägt ein gelbes Shirt und einen blauen Jeansrock und trägt rote Sneakers.
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Open Humboldt
Research

The "Mathemenschen" exhibition breaks with the cliché of dry maths. 14 researchers build bridges to society with their works of art and show in an audio guide how much culture and origin characterise their thinking.

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