Helmholtz Association

Here you can find information and topics concerning the Helmholtz Association’s research fields, organisation structure, funding possibilities, an overview of current funding, etc. This information is of interest for Helmholtz and external scientists alike, students and the general public.

Helmholtz Research Centres

Research for Society

The Helmholtz Association’s 18 Research Centres are a substantial and essential element in the German research landscape.

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Programme-oriented Funding

Competition in the Name of Progress

The competitive funding allocation process is the fundamental principle of Helmholtz Research.

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Initiative and Networking Fund

Flexible Funding for Research

In order to achieve its strategic goals, the Helmholtz Association implements its Initiative and Networking Fund. The Fund makes it possible to give new impulses in area where strategic goals need to be reached quickly. 

More about the Initiative and Networking Fund

Helmholtz Alliances 

Helmholtz Virtual Institutes

Research Fields

Strategic Orientation

Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technolgies, Structure of Matter, Transport and Space – the Helmholtz Association’s six research fields and the programmes they work on focus on grand challenges facing society today.

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Cooperation with Universities

Cooperation with Universities and other Institutes of Higher Education

Strong partnerships with universities are the key to groundbreaking research.

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Jobs & Talents

Take your chance

At a glance: Vacancies for scientists in the 18 Research Centres and in the Head Office, PhD and diploma theses, work placement and vocational training. 

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09.01.2013