Excellent research
Research in faculties and departments
The faculties and institutes of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin carry out a large proportion of research. Detailed information can be found on the pages of the faculties and institutes: Link
Special research foci
Research priorities are reflected, among other things, in DFG Collaborative Research Centres (SFBs) and Research Training Groups (GRK) as well as large European funding projects. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin has also set up temporary Integrative Research Institutes and Interdisciplinary Centres to promote innovative research across disciplinary boundaries. Further information:
Clusters of Excellence
The Clusters of Excellence are large-scale research projects funded by the Bund (federal state) and Länder (federal state governments) in which scientists conduct interdisciplinary research on innovative topics across different institutions. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is involved in four Clusters of Excellence as an applicant in the 2019-2025 funding period and is involved in three other Clusters of Excellence. Further information: Link
Research awards
The excellence of Humboldt-Universität is the result of the outstanding research carried out by its academics. Numerous researchers have already been honoured with national and international science awards: Link
Cooperations
The participation of scientists in research networks has always been of great importance for a university. The research network enables the combination of different skills and strengths and leads to better and more innovative research results through this division of labour. Link
Research Information System (HU-FIS)
Third-party funded research projects can be found in the research portal. Further information: Link
Reports and statistics
Humboldt-Universität's research reports and third-party funding statistics provide detailed information on research at Humboldt-Universität with a focus on externally funded projects.
Further information: Link
Export control
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is a centre for international cooperation in research and education. In international research projects, export controls must be observed. Further information: Link