Research at the KU

Research at the KU is multifaceted and reflects the whole range of research topics and subject areas at the KU. Research is carried out at all chairs and professorships as well as in special research institutions.

The KU offers an ideal environment for research: in addition to an extensive library with a unique stock of sources, research and media laboratories, numerous meeting places and creative minds.

NEW: Coffee Lectures for Young Researchers 2025/26 – 5 x Research funding opportunities for beginners

How do applications and funding work through the DFG, federal ministries, science foundations, or KU's internal research funding program proFOR*?
A short lunch talk with big revelations!

Research promotion and academic careers

Hinweisschild zum Zentrum für Forschungsförderung

Research promotion and academic careers are a particular concern of the KU.

The Research Service Center (ZFF) is the central contact and service point for all inquiries of a strategic and operational nature - with a special focus on the initiation and acquisition of peer-reviewed third-party funded research projects. The ZFF informs and advises researchers at all stages of their projects and career stages.

News from research

[Translate to English:] Fisch

Habitats for migratory fish: KU Floodplain Institute participates in EU project

Restoring and protecting the habitats of migratory fish species in the Danube and its tributaries – this is the goal of a large-scale European Union…

[Translate to English:] Forschungsboot

Eichstätt geographers in search of Roman bridge and harbor remains on the Moselle river

The Department of Geography at the KU is helping archaeologists in their search for ancient Roman bridge and harbor remains in Trier. Because it is…

[Translate to English:] Edelstein

A digital treasure: Medieval books meet innovative technology

A rooster finds a gemstone in the manure, but would prefer a grain of oats. According to this opening story, the Bernese Dominican monk Bonerius…

Current events

27
October
until 27. October
14
November
until 14. November

[In Person] Hands-on Research Data Workshop (bilingual)

The binding allocation of places takes place approx. 6 weeks before the date of the event.

 

(Last update September 2025)