Research projects

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 the partners of the University Alliance Ruhr.

Excellence Strategy

Successes and Plans of Ruhr University Bochum and University Alliance Ruhr

All information on previous successes in the excellence competitions and the plans for the current round.

Background information on the Excellence Strategy

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.

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

University Alliance Ruhr

MERCUR Funding Continues

What began in 2010 as a joint project with the Stiftung Mercator is now being continued independently: with its own funding and a new focus.

Einzelne PET-Flasche vor blauem Hintergrund

RESOLV

New Real-time Method for Environmental Monitoring

Detecting microplastics and identifying plant stress at an early stage – this and much more can now be done thanks to a new method based on near-infrared light measurements. It is inexpensive and works in real time.

CASA

Rebekah Overdorf ensures security and privacy on the internet

Much of the newly appointed professor’s research in computer science revolves around social media.

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Research Projects

Overview