Research Landscape

Science and research in Germany are characterised by an excellent infrastructure, a wide variety of disciplines, well-equipped research facilities and competent staff. Germany offers various forms of research locations: universities, non-university institutes, companies and institutions run by federal or state (Länder) authorities.

Research Organisations

Research Organisations

The large non-university research organisations also support cooperation with researchers from foreign universities and research organisations. The Max Planck Society, for example, welcomes over 8,000 visiting and junior researchers from all over the world as guests at its facilities every year. More Research Organisations

Facts & Figures

Facts & Figures

German research and innovation are on the rise - this according to the 2012 Federal Report on Research and Innovation. More Facts & Figures

Research News

Research News

Here you will find a selection of the latest R&D news from German universities, non-university research institutes and industrial research facilities. More Research News

R&D Policy Framework

R&D Policy Framework

The Federal Government is employing various strategies and initiatives to create the policy framework for a strong science and research landscape that will ensure Germany is well equipped to meet tomorrow’s challenges. More R&D Policy Framework

Research Areas

Research Areas

Here you can search for companies and institutes in selected research areas. More Research Areas

Research Rankings

Research Rankings

Competition is a key element in science and research, both for researchers and their institutions. This is why recent times have seen ranking lists experience a boom in Germany. More Research Rankings

German Nobel Laureates

German Nobel Laureates

The Nobel Prize is the highest honour that scientists and writers can receive for their work. Germans have been among the most frequent recipients of this distinction: the Nobel Prize has been awarded to German scientists some 80 times. Read more about the lives and accomplishments of the 20 contemporary German Nobel laureates. More German Nobel Laureates