Universität Hamburg is northern Germany’s largest and most diverse center of research. The University is known for its outstanding basic research as well as its applied and transfer research projects. 7 key research areas and 16 areas of potential shape research at our University.

Universität Hamburg has a strong track record of acquiring external funding in both individual and collaborative projects. In addition to 2 clusters of excellence, we currently participate in 14 collaborative research centers, 19 DFG research groups, and 24 DFG priority programs; in a majority of cases, Universität Hamburg supplies the spokesperson.

Our doctoral and early career researchers train in DFG research training groups, a number of early career research groups, and within various structured doctoral programs in cooperation with non-university research institutions.

We currently hold 15 ERC grants as well as numerous further projects in the Horizon 2020 program, such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

Research in Hamburg has also received numerous prizes.