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Excellence Strategy

The Excellence Strategy aims to strengthen Germany’s position as an outstanding research hub in the long term and further improve its international competitiveness. Ruhr University Bochum is currently entering the competition for the fourth time, this time in close cooperation with TU Dortmund University, partner of Ruhr University within the University Alliance Ruhr. Bochum and Dortmund apply together as Ruhr Innovation Lab.

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Excellence Strategy

Bochum and Dortmund will apply jointly as a Consortium of Excellence

The two universities aim to test new forms of cross-university structures, which will also be transferable to the University Alliance Ruhr.

Ruhr Innovation Lab and previous successes

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Excellence Strategy

Previous Successes and Plans

All information on previous successes of Ruhr University Bochum in the excellence competitions and the plans of the Ruhr Innovation Lab for the current round.

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Dialogue Forums on the Excellence Strategy

In July 2025, the Rectorate of Ruhr University Bochum invited all members to discuss the next phase of the Excellence Strategy. In this phase, Ruhr University Bochum is applying as Consortium of Excellence alongside TU Dortmund University, under the name Ruhr Innovation Lab.

Background information on the Excellence Strategy

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Excellence Strategy

Funding Lines and Schedule

The Excellence Strategy comprises two funding lines: Clusters of Excellence and Universites of Excellence. More information about the funding lines and the schedule.

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Excellence Strategy

Questions and Answers

On this page we answer all your questions about the Excellence Strategy and the participation of Ruhr University Bochum.

News about the Excellence Strategy

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Ruhr Innovation Lab

Two Projects for Research Infrastructure Prioritization on the Shortlist

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research has identified the most important research infrastructure projects in Germany. Bochum is represented twice, together with the UA Ruhr partner university in Dortmund.

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UA Ruhr

New Committee Strengthens Careers in Science

The University Alliance Ruhr is setting a further example for support in early career phases.

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CASA

Inappropriate Ads on Child-Directed Websites

For children, navigating the internet has become second nature. E-learning platforms in particular have become an integral part of their lives. Unfortunately, the ads they’re exposed to are not suitable for their age.

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RESOLV

Heat- and Oxygen-Stable Biocatalyst for Hydrogen Production

Newly detected [FeFe]-hydrogenase from a thermophilic bacterium is not degraded by oxygen.

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