Research

Strong in Research

True to its motto ‘Science for Society’, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) is committed to advancing research in a wide range of disciplines. Research awards and prizes confirm JMU’s place among the world’s high-performing research universities.

On the University Board, Prof. Dr. Caroline Kisker is responsible for the portfolio of research and academic career development. Prof. Dr. Matthias Bode is responsible for the areas of innovation and knowledge transfer.

The basis for excellent research and teaching at JMU is networked work across faculty and institute boundaries.

Our research: future-oriented and internationally recognised

Six interdisciplinary research priority areas:

1. Molecules, Cells and Organisms
2. Molecular Chemistry, New Materials and Quantum Effects
3. Digitality, Data Science and Algorithms
4. Global Challenges
5. Cultural Spheres
6. Institutions, Norms and Behaviour

Excellence Strategy

For the 2026 – 2032 funding period, JMU together with the two Munich universities will submit a full proposal for a new Cluster of Excellence. In addition, a continuation proposal will be submitted for the existing Cluster of Excellence in Physics ctd.qmat.

Excellence Strategy
Cluster of Excellence ‘Complexity and Topology in Quantum Matter’ (ctd.qmat)

News

JMU Adopts Code on Academic Freedom

The Senate of the University of Würzburg has adopted a code of conduct entitled ‘Science – Freedom and Responsibility’. It shows how JMU defines and applies the freedom of science.

Selenium Carrier Proteins: New Starting Point for Cancer Research

A recent study from the University of Würzburg unveiled a key enzyme involved in producing selenoproteins, opening new strategies for treating certain types of cancer in children.