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

Research

LIGHT, LIFE, LIBERTY: these three profile areas form the core of Friedrich Schiller University's interdisciplinary research profile.​
A researcher prepares an experiment with the amplifier of the POLARIS laser system.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

Latest Research News

  1. Frequent sex is a factor for high relationship satisfaction

    Psychologist at the University of Jena investigates the media phenomenon of "happy sexless couples"
    A young couple sitting on a bench.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
  2. The University of Jena offers excellent research environment

    European Commission honours Friedrich Schiller University with the "HR Excellence in Research Award"
    By endeavouring to provide the best working conditions for researchers at all career levels, the University of Jena is positioning itself as an attractive employer.
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
  3. ‚Internet of nature‘ helps researchers explore the web of life

    A new study highlights information exchange between species as essential for understanding ecosystem stability in an era of global change
    Communication in the wild: Hyenas observe the behaviour of a circling vulture to infer the possible presence of a nearby carcass.
    Image: Maximilian/AdobeStock
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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.

  • Brainstorming over paper
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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.
  • Five hands crossed over a meeting table.
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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 Management 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.

Events Research & Transfer

  1. StarTH now im Mai: Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Ideen mit Wirkung!
    13:00 ·
    • Informationsveranstaltung
    • Workshop

    Ob du gerade erst anfängst oder schon mitten in deiner Gründung steckst – in den monatlichen StarTH Now-Workshops vermitteln wir dir Wissen und Skills, um deine Gründungsidee voranzutreiben!

    • online
  2. PMI: Your entry into project management: terms, areas, principles
    14:00 ·
    • Exchange
    • Informationsveranstaltung

    Interactive course

    • presence
    • online
    • Subject to registration
  3. Neu an der Universität? Drittmittel einwerben an der FSU. Prozesse und Unterstützungsangebote
    14:00 ·
    • Workshop

    Workshop

    • presence
    • Subject to registration
  4. ERC Mentoring. Coffee Break: Austausch für herausragende Forschende
    13:00 ·
    • Informationsveranstaltung

    Veranstaltung

    • presence
    • Subject to registration
  5. Relevance of Sex, Gender and Diversity in Research
    14:00 ·
    • Informationsveranstaltung

    Informationsveranstaltung / Event

    • online
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
  6. Erfolgreich Anträge beim BMBF stellen: Von der Skizze bis zum AZAP
    14:00 ·
    • Informationsveranstaltung

    Veranstaltung

    • online
    • barrier-free
    • Subject to registration
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Local. Regional. International - Our Network

  • Panorama Jena
    Image: André Gräf (jenaparadies)
    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