Spruce tree in a symbiotic community.

Research

LIGHT, LIFE, LIBERTY: these three profile areas form the core of Friedrich Schiller University's interdisciplinary research profile.​
Spruce tree in a symbiotic community.
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Latest Research News

Honorary Professorship for Cutting-edge Research in Biophotonics
Prof. Dr Jürgen Popp receives distinction from Wuhan Textile University
Prof Dr Jürgen Popp (right) has been appointed honorary professor at Wuhan Textile University (WTU). He received the honour from WTU Vice President Feng Jun (left) in Wuhan.
Image: Wuhan Textile University
Environmental changes influence microbial diversity
Adaptation as a strategy for survival: A new study from Jena University shows how microorganisms deal with environmental changes
Head of the study, Prof. Dr Gianni Panagiotou is Professor of Microbiome Dynamics in the "Balance of the Microverse" Cluster of Excellence at the University of Jena.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Peptides on Interstellar Ice
International research team led by physicists at Friedrich Schiller University Jena observes formation of biomolecules under space conditions
Dr Serge Krasnokutski uses a vacuum chamber to investigate the formation of biomolecules in space.
Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
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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.
Start up- and Innovation day
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Transfer
We offer you support, from the idea to the successful market launch.
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Research Data Management
Please find advice here, from data management plans to quality assurance for your research data.

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. 

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

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