Research

Economics, business, and social sciences are the core research areas of the University of Mannheim. Thanks to its research contribution, the university has been ranking among the top 20 European higher education institutions in these fields for many years.

The research focus areas of the University of Mannheim are: Markets and Businesses in Transformation; Inequality, Democracy, and Public Interest; Learning Individuals, Organizations, Societies, and Cultures and Models, Methods, and Data.

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States of Emergency and the Rise of Militias: New Research Project at the University of Mannheim

Emine Ari, Ph.D., will spend two years investigating how states of emergency shape the way governments respond to political resistance. In particular, she examines why some governments rely on militias to suppress opposition and how this strategy changes when a state of emergency is declared. The ...

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Childhood trauma and depression: gender differences in exposure and disease burden

A recent analysis of the German National Cohort (NAKO) shows that people who experienced trauma such as abuse or neglect during their childhood or adolescence were around twice as likely to develop depression in adulthood – women affected more frequently than men. Among others, health psychologist ...

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The Social Dimension of Eating Behavior

In a recent review article, health psychologist Prof. Dr. Jutta Mata challenges existing research that predominantly views eating behavior as an individual activity. She argues that, in future, meals should be studied within their social context and that measures to promote healthier eating should ...

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Study on Online Therapy Services for Adolescents with Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is providing approximately 600,000 euros in funding for a study by Mannheim-based psychologist Prof. Dr. Tina In-Albon, which aims to improve psychotherapy services for adolescents.

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Researchers

On our websites for researchers and teachers, you can find information on applying for funding, publishing research findings, and much more.

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Doctoral Students

Have you already started your doctoral studies? Or, are you thinking about pursuing a doctorate? The University of Mannheim will advise and support you in all stages of your doctorate.

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International Researchers

International researchers planning a stay at the University of Mannheim can find out about all necessary steps on the website of the Welcome Center.

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Calls for Proposals

Latest information on funding programs, competitions, and the promotion of early-stage researchers

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Research Support

Turning your idea into a project: Experts at the University of Mannheim support researchers throughout each phase of their project.