One of the oldest universities in Germany, the University of Jena's was founded in in the spirit of the Reformation. The University of Jena has since shaped major literary periods, inspired new fields of research and industries, and overcame political appropriations. Today, following the motto "Light, Life, Liberty β Connecting Visions" , the University of Jena has established a dense network of national and international cooperation.
It attracts scholars, scientists, and students of all disciplines from around the world. Together with its local and international partners, the University of Jena has achieved research excellence in its key profile research areas. The Excellence Strategy adopted by the federal and state governments in promotes cutting-edge research at German universities.
The aim is to sustainably strengthen Germany's position as a centre of science in international competition. The funding initiative is not only intended to enable top scientific results, but also to sharpen the profiles of the participating universities and provide impetus for cooperation in the science system.
More on the Excellence Strategy External link. The University of Jena is participating in the current Excellence Strategy call with two projects. The existing Cluster of Excellence "Balance of the Microverse" is applying for further funding. In addition, one of three new draft proposals was selected by an international panel of experts for the final round of the competition.
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Both projects now have until August to submit their full proposals. In May , it will be announced which Clusters of Excellence will receive new or further funding. Press release from 2 February If both Cluster of Excellence proposals are successful, the next step will be for the Friedrich Schiller University to apply to become a University of Excellence. The University of Jena nurtures a distinctive culture of collaboration that drives discoveries vital to our society, our health, and our cultural heritage.
