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. The right mix and planting pattern of trees enhance forest productivity and services

    Researchers from iDiv, the universities of Leipzig and Jena, and the French research centre CNRS present new findings on sustainable forest management.
    Block plantations like these may look efficient, but research shows that more diverse and randomised tree arrangements boost forest productivity and ecosystem health.
    Image: iDiv
  2. People perceive biodiversity

    A recent study shows that both visual and acoustic stimuli influence our perception of biodiversity.
    Image example from the study: In the study, the participants assessed photographs and sound recordings from forests with different levels of biodiversity.
    Image: iDiv
  3. New DFG research group on protein folding

    Prof Dr Janine Kirstein coordinates the research group, which aims to gain a better understanding of age-related neurodegenerative diseases and develop new therapeutic approaches.
    Prof Dr Janine Kirstein is Professor of the Biochemistry of Ageing at the University of Jena.
    Image: Anne Günther (University of Jena)
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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.
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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. Abstract writing for funding proposals: Get to the point!
    9:00 ·
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    Informationsveranstaltung / Event

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  2. Fördermöglichkeiten für exzellente Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen
    10:00 ·
    • Informationsveranstaltung

    Veranstaltung

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    • Subject to registration
  3. Emmy Noether Mentoring. Coffee Break Session
    13:00

    Veranstaltung

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

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  5. The Nagoya-Protocol: Information for researchers who work with genetic resources and/or to traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources
    9:00

    Veranstaltung

    • online
    • Subject to registration
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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