Six research ventures spearheaded by Saxon scholars within the Excellence Strategy - Six studies supported by the Excellence Initiative taking place in Saxony, Germany
Six Research Projects in Saxony Secure Funding in German Excellence Initiative
Six research clusters based in Saxony have been selected for funding in the Excellence Initiative of the federal and state governments, starting in 2026. Out of the 98 applications submitted by 47 German universities, 70 projects nationwide, including five from Technische Universität (TU) Dresden and one from the University of Leipzig, will receive funding for seven years. The funding amounts to approximately 539 million euros annually.
Dresden's Clusters of Excellence
TU Dresden is set to continue its ongoing clusters with successful full applications. The selected projects include "Physics of Life", "Complexity and Topology in Quantum Materials", and "Center for Tactile Internet". In addition, TU Dresden will launch two new projects: "REC2", focused on establishing the scientific foundation for sustainable electronics production, and "Care", focusing on climate-neutral and efficient construction, in collaboration with RWTH Aachen.
Leipzig's Metabolic Disease Research
The University of Leipzig will also receive funding for the Center for Metabolism. This research center aims to enhance the understanding of diseases associated with metabolic disorders, such as diabetes mellitus, fatty liver, and cardiovascular diseases.
The Excellence Strategy, launched in 2016 by the federal and state governments, aims to bolster top research at German universities and increase visibility in international competition. Funding is contingent upon strategic investments, with each cluster anticipating an annual fund of 8 to 10 million euros for seven years.
The German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Science Council are responsible for conducting the selection process. For more information about research initiatives in Leipzig, further inquiries can be directed to local institutions or the DFG.
- To support the development of Dresden's research projects, a vocational training program could be established within the cluster "REC2", focusing on equipping students with skills relevant to the production of sustainable electronics, aligning with the health-and-wellness aspect of technology and education-and-self-development.
- In line with the Excellence Strategy's aim to improve university research, a community policy could be implemented to encourage cooperation between the University of Leipzig's Center for Metabolic Disease and local medical facilities for vocational training programs focused on researching medical-conditions associated with metabolic disorders, enhancing both health-and-wellness and science.
- To maintain a competitive edge in the international research landscape, Saxony's funded research clusters could explore the integration of cutting-edge technology into their vocational training programs, enabling students to develop innovative solutions for issues such as climate-neutral construction (Care project) and tackling complexities in quantum materials, thus fostering advancements in science and education-and-self-development.
