Research at the University of Bern

Excellence and relevance

The University of Bern conducts cutting-edge research in areas of great scientific and social importance. It offers an optimal environment for basic and applied research as well as ideal conditions for interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research at the highest level.

Latest research news

Research activities

Focus

Horizon Europe

Researchers and innovators in Switzerland can participate in calls from the 2025 programme year as Beneficiaries and also coordinate. Many calls for proposals are currently open.

2023 annual report

Key figures on
research and innovation

359 Millionen CHF an kompetitiven Drittmitteln und mehr als 670 neue Forschungskooperationen für den Technologietransfer

Public funding agencies – Switzerland, EU, USA

Selected third-party projects

Bern Open Repository and Information System (BORIS)

Publications

Research strategy and focus

Priority topics

Five priority topics in research areas of great social and scientific importance: Sustainability -- Matter and the Universe -- Health and Medicine -- Intercultural Knowledge -- Politics and Administration

Centers and Interfaculty Units

Ten centers and interfaculty units coordinate their work under common strategic objectives

Fostering research

Optimal acquisition of research funds and efficient research processes through appropriate infrastructure, targeted funding measures and central services

Fostering early-career researchers

Special emphasis on helping early-career researchers reach their full potential and achieve outstanding performance

International partnerships

Participation in major international projects and platforms as well as in various international networks

Services and Advice

Advice and support for research

UniBE Research Cycle

The UniBE Research Cycle offers researchers a comprehensive insight into support services, tools, infrastructure and guidelines

Questions and concerns

Contact points and topics A-Z

Infrastructure and facilities

Core Facilities

Academic Careers Office

Academic career planning
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