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Research

As the largest research and educational institution in northern Germany and one of the country’s largest universities, Universität Hamburg offers a wide range of courses combined with excellent research.

Over 4,400 researchers are currently working in 8 faculties that are strongly shaped by 5 core research areas, 5 emerging fields and  4 clusters of excellence. There are also numerous consortia projects and research centers.

The Department of Research Management and Funding provides extensive support to its researchers. We are happy to advise you and encourage you to take advantage of our comprehensive services!

Manuskriptforschung

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Core research areas

These 5 core research areas significantly shape the University's research profile:

CliSAP

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Clusters of excellence

There are 4 clusters of excellence at Universität Hamburg:

Advanced Imaging of Matter
(photon and nanosciences)
Climate, Climatic Change, and Society (CliCCS)
(climate research)
Understanding Written Artefacts
(manuscript research)
Quantum Universe
(mathematics, particle physics, astrophysics, cosmology)

Good scientific practice

The members of the Ombuds Committee act as confidential contact persons for all questions relating to good scientific practice.

FIT newsletter

FIT (Information Service for Research, International Affairs, and Knowledge Transfer) provides current information on research funding, international research activities and the practical application of scientific findings. You can get the information you want by email.