Research
Research is particularly innovative and successful when conducted on an interdisciplinary basis. Scientists at the Faculty of Medicine – University of Freiburg combine their findings from basic research with those from clinical research in a collaborative manner. They develop new therapies and apply these to patient care at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg.
The Faculty of Medicine supports scientists at an early career stage with structured excellence programs, research training groups and a wide range of training measures.
On the following pages, we would like to inform you about the Faculty of Medicine’s key research areas and research networks. We also present research programs, research funding opportunities, the state-of-the-art research infrastructures at the Faculty of Medicine and our services for researchers.

Research Profile
With innovative approaches and excellent scientists, the Faculty of Medicine – University of Freiburg is at the forefront of research, as exemplified by annual third-party funding of over EUR 100 million and top positions secured in the Funding Atlas of the German Research Foundation (DFG).
German Research Foundation (DFG) Funding Atlas 2024: Outstanding Results for Freiburg’s University Medicine
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CRC and CRC / TRR with spokespersons from the Faculty of Medicine
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CRC and CRC / TRR with co-spokespersons or participation of the Faculty of Medicine
Services for Researchers
We, the team behind the Office of the Dean for Research, are happy to support you with your research needs!
In addition, there are various other institutions and organizations under the umbrella of the University of Freiburg, which can provide you with advice and support during your research stint.


Scientific Career Development for Researchers after their Doctorate
Freiburg‘s University Medicine aims to offer scientists at the Faculty of Medicine – University of Freiburg optimal conditions for their individual career paths in the early stages of their careers and beyond. The Faculty of Medicine – University of Freiburg therefore supports them with structured excellence programs as well as counseling services and qualification programs for the various career phases.
Events Organized by the Office of the Dean for Research
The Office of the Dean for Research at the Faculty of Medicine – University of Freiburg regularly offers general and special information events on all questions relating to national and European research funding as well as lecture series on scientific qualification.


The Team Behind the Office of the Dean for Research
The Office of the Dean for Research is your point of contact for all matters relating to research at the Faculty of Medicine. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding applications, research funding, research infrastructures and academic qualifications after your doctorate.

