Research
KIT – The Research University in the Helmholtz Association – combines university tradition with program-oriented research. In 2009, the Technical University of Karlsruhe and Karlsruhe Research Center merged to KIT. The framework conditions presently offered to KIT researchers are accordingly unique in the German science system. Nowhere else can researchers use the infrastructure of a large-scale research center and collaborate at a university of excellence across the disciplines of natural sciences, engineering, economics, the humanities and social sciences. Research at KIT is aimed at creating new findings, applications, and solutions to master the global challenges facing humankind with pathbreaking contributions – in particular in the areas of energy, mobility, and information. The only German university of excellence with a national large-scale research sector offers unique education and training options for students and early-stage researchers.
Successful in the funding line of “Universities of Excellence” in the Excellence Strategy competition launched by the Federation and the Federal States.
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Involved in 13 programmes of the Helmholtz Association in the research fields Energy, Earth and Environment, Matter and Key Technologies.
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Networked structures encourage interdisciplinary cooperation between scientists on current issues.
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Knowledge for society and the environment - from basic research to applications in natural sciences, engineering, economics, humanities and social sciences.
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News on recent research results and cooperations of KIT.
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Excellent conditions and development opportunities for outstanding young researchers.
MoreAt the KIT Centers, scientists are working on division-overlapping research and innovation topics. In this way, interdisciplinary cooperation is supported at the KIT.
MoreTwo ombudspersons act as contact for the employees of the KIT as persons of trust in supposed cases of scientific misconduct.
MoreWith a comprehensive service, KIT's Research Office supports the acquisition of research funds and the coordination of research projects.
MoreThe Young Investigator Network promotes the networking and advanced training of junior research group leaders and junior professors at KIT.
MoreFrom architecture to economics - KIT experts provide insight and background information on many topics. They can be reached via a central portal.
MoreThe International Scholars & Welcome Office supports foreign researchers planning a stay at the KIT.
MoreThe KIT Library offers a wide range of services to support research and publication processes.
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