A researcher prepares an experiment with the amplifier of the POLARIS laser system.

Research

LIGHT. LIFE. LIBERTY. In this profile, Friedrich Schiller University Jena unites its cutting-edge research and culture of active interdisciplinarity.
A researcher prepares an experiment with the amplifier of the POLARIS laser system.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

Latest Research News

  1. The beginning of the end

    Biologist at the University of Jena discovers the evolutionary origin of the anus
    Evolutionary biologist Prof. Dr Andreas Hejnol looks at panther worms (Hofstenia miamia) in a petri dish.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
  2. The autonomous microscope

    International research team including Friedrich Schiller University Jena demonstrates first microscopy experiment performed by complete AI
    An LLM agent independently conducts experiments on a nuclear force microscope when prompted.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
  3. Gene transfer across species boundaries

    International research group reports in "Science" on gene transfer in related bird species
    Male Eastern black-eared wheatear (Oenanthe melanoleuca) of the black-throated phenotype, Greece.
    Image: Reto Burri
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Research Profile

The Friedrich Schiller University Jena is a research-oriented university with a broad range of subjects and a dense network of cooperations on a regional, national and international level. Their research success builds on discipline-oriented individual projects and on interdisciplinary, coordinated research networks. 

Service for Researchers

The University of Jena supports its researchers in the application and implementation of research projects as well as in the initiation and implementation of research and cooperation projects with partners from science and industry along the entire innovation process.

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    Third-party funding portal and roadmap You would like to apply for a third-party funded project? We advice you, from the application to the implementation of your project.
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    Research Funding Advice and support in acquiring third-party funding for your research project.
  • Start up- and Innovation day
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    Transfer We offer you support, from the idea to the successful market launch.
  • Flyer Research Data Management
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    Research Data ManagementExternal link Please find advice here, from data management plans to quality assurance for your research data.
  • Aspects of Sex and Gender
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    Project Gender in Focus The BMBF-funded project networks, promotes and supports gender-sensitive research.
  • OpenIRIS
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    OpenIris The OpenIRIS sharing platform enables researchers to share and manage scientific technologies and services in a sustainable way.

Events Research & Transfer

  1. EU Collaborative Research in a Nutshell: From Idea to Project
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  2. Patente als Chance für meine Forschung.Grundlagen des gewerblichen Rechtsschutzes
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  3. The Nagoya-Protocol: Information for researchers who work with genetic resources and/or to traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources
    9:00 ·
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  4. Mit deiner Stimme zur souveränen Gründerin: Stimm- und Präsenztraining für einen starken Auftritt
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  5. Forschungsförderung durch Stiftungen
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  6. ERC Mentoring. Coffee Break Session: Exchange programme for outstanding scientists
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Local. Regional. International - Our Network

  • Panorama Jena
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    Network With the Friedrich Schiller University as the driving force, a unique culture of cooperation has developed in Jena. Here, the university, non-university research institutions, university hospital, university of applied sciences, foundations and high-tech industry work closely together to form a vibrant, productive and highly visible science and business region with partners all over the world.

Guidelines and Information for Researchers

Contact

Vice President for Research and Innovation

Universitätshauptgebäude, Room 1.23
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Service Centre for Research and Transfer

Universitätshauptgebäude, Room 2.06
Fürstengraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link

Research Data Management Helpdesk

JenTower, Room 08N01
Leutragraben 1
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link