Excellence
KIT is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Our concept “The Research University in the Helmholtz Association I Living the Change”, with which we were successful in the first competition phase of the Excellence Strategy of the Federation and the Federal States in 2019, focuses on enhancing top-level research in the complete range from fundamental research to application. This shall be achieved, among others, by 100 new professorships, intensive dialog with society, and offering reliable career paths to young scientists.
In the second competition phase of the Excellence Strategy, KIT has been successful with two approved proposals in the final of the Clusters of Excellence funding line: The cluster “3D Matter Made to Order” covers the production of smallest components and systems by nanoprinting, “Energy Storage Beyond Lithium” focuses on novel energy storage systems of increased performance. Both clusters will receive funding for seven more years starting on January 1, 2026.
Second Competition Phase of the Excellence Strategy
- Successful with two approved proposals in the final of the Clusters of Excellence funding line (May 22, 2025)
First Competition Phase of the Excellence Strategy
- Selection of the Universities of Excellence (July 19,2019)
- Selection of successful clusters of excellence (September 27, 2018)
- First selection round for full applications for clusters of excellence (September 29, 2017)
Contact
Research Office
Excellence Strategy Project Team
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Executive Office and Strategy
Corporate Communications
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