Founded in 1833 in Switzerland and 1810 in Germany, both universities have a long history and pool diverse research skills. As two of the leading universities in Switzerland and Germany, it is our common goal to pool our academic expertise. The focal points of our collaboration lie in the area of health sciences, climate research, cultural studies and interdisciplinary projects between the natural sciences and humanities.
Opportunities and media
Funding line with the University of Zurich
As part of our partnership with the University of Zurich (UZH), we promote research projects that strengthen the European scientific dialogue. Small, medium-sized and large projects across national borders and disciplines are funded that open up new perspectives on our scientific collaborations with Switzerland and in the rest of the world.
The calls for proposal are issued by the Global Affairs Office of the University of Zurich. In the event of the approval of cooperative projects, Humboldt-Universität, after reviewing the applications, might be able to provide co-financing.
Calls on the website of UZH's Global Affairs Office
Funding by the Swiss European Mobility Program (SEMP)
A further possibility of funding is offered by the Swiss European Mobility Program (SEMP). It gives European students and doctoral students the opportunity to study, complete internships or carry out research activities at Swiss universities. At the same time, the programme enables students and doctoral students at Swiss universities to participate in study visits, internships or research visits in Europe.
Swiss European Mobility Program (SEMP)
Consultation
Do you wish to develop a new cooperation project with the University of Zurich or to expand existing structures? The International University Collaborations Office offers a Zoom consultation once a month for initiating collaborations with UZH and other strategic partners of Humboldt-Universität.
Come and visit us: The first Thursday of every month from 10 to 11am.
As part of Berlin Science Week 2022, the panel discussion “Water as an elixir of life” focused on the impact of our use of water on biodiversity. The international cooperation project between the University of Zurich and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin brought together scientists and experts from both cities. The discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities in the use of water bodies that serve as a water supply, a habitat for plants and animals and a recreation area in Berlin and Zurich.