The Heidelberg Medical Faculty is one of the leading institutions for medical research and education in Germany. Research at the Medical Faculty Heidelberg means close links between the laboratory bench and the hospital bed, rapid implementation of new findings in clinical studies, practical, modern teaching and targeted support for doctors and scientists at the start of their careers.

Research at the Medical Faculty and Heidelberg University Hospital is characterized by a high degree of interdisciplinarity across departmental and institutional boundaries, particularly between clinical fundamental research.

The Dean’s Office for Research supports scientists at the Medical Faculty Heidelberg in matters relating to research funding and the acquisition of third-party funding. In addition to providing counseling on research funding and career advancement, the Dean’s Office for Research provides information on intramural, national, and international funding programs, carries out individual enquiries for third-party funding, and provides administrative support for applications.

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Research prizes

Outstanding achievements by academics and junior researchers at the Faculty are honoured with research awards.

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