Research
Research Profile
At Bielefeld University, research means Transcending Boundaries - between disciplines, between people and between science and society. This principle is the driving force behind basic research at an international level. Four profile-defining, thematic strategic research areas centre on the big questions of our time and offer points of contact for business and society. High-calibre interdisciplinary research is carried out here, particularly within the framework of targeted third-party funded projects.
Research Transfer
Bielefeld University is closely connected with civil society, business and politics. Findings from basic research are carried over into society: through cooperation with business enterprises, non-profit organizations as well as through policy advice, but also through spin-offs. This also applies to the surrounding urban community of Bielefeld and the OWL region, with which Bielefeld maintains close ties and provides impetus for issues of local and regional relevance.
Research Support
In order for good research to flourish, it requires a solid basis of support, advice and infrastructure that researchers can rely upon in order to make the best success of their research projects. To this end, Bielefeld University engages with important topics such as third-party funding, research data management and the promotion of young researchers, as well as providing advice on aspects of research ethics and science communication. Bielefeld University regards the support of young researchers as a strategically important and long-term task, which it promotes through a broad range of advisory and career development opportunities for talented researchers.
Portal for research information
The CRIS portal - the portal for research information at our university - provides an overview of the diverse research landscape at Bielefeld University or allows you to search specifically for researchers, projects, publications, etc. The networked presentation of our researchers' research activities and results provides a comprehensive impression of Bielefeld's research world. The data presented here is based on Bielefeld University's Research Information System (CRIS).
