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Research,
that works.

 

At RPTU, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences and environmental sciences work hand in hand to develop solutions for the future. We develop innovations and interdisciplinary approaches that have a tangible impact - for people, for society, for tomorrow.

Interdisciplinary, transferable, effective.
Cutting-edge research made by RPTU.

 

 

“With over 300 scientific research groups, RPTU stands for internationally recognized cutting-edge research - in excellent basic research and in pioneering fields of application.”

        Prof. Dr. Werner R. Thiel, Vice President for Research and Innovation

Research at RPTU in figures


5

Collaborative Research Centers
(ongoing, incl. Transregios)

 

5

Alexander von Humboldt Fellowships
(ongoing)

*Data from 2025


98 million €

Third-party funds*


5

Research Training Groups
(ongoing)


5

Emmy Noether grants
(ongoing)

 

9

ERC grants
(ongoing)

Our research for society and the future

environment
resource
efficiency
Sustainable building
psychology
communication
technology
Artificial intelligence
education
quantum
technology
biotechnology

Immerse yourself in our research - with RPTU's research magazine


We set knowledge in motion

 

When knowledge meets pioneering spirit, the future is born. As a transfer and innovation partner, we drive new technologies, new business models and new ways of thinking together with strong players from business, society and politics. What begins in the laboratory becomes an impetus for change, progress and impact. Our goal: to provide findings that find practical application and sustainably strengthen regional development.

We are the innovation engine of the Palatinate. We provide impetus. We create progress. We shape the future - now.

 

Transfer

Research News

Current events from research and transfer


Conducting research at RPTU

 

RPTU offers a comprehensive service for researchers! Here you will find central support from project and funding advice to research data management and OpenScience through to transfer. The departments for Research as well as for Transfer, Innovation and Sustainability are the central contacts for supporting your research and would like to advise you on your projects right from the start. You can find your way to the right contact person on our research service pages.

Service for researchers