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. Key focus areas of Mannheim researchers include decision-making processes and elections, governance, regulation, competition and innovation, migration and multilingualism, and the culture of change.

The Research Profile of the Universität Mannheim

The Main Research Areas of the University of Mannheim

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People Consume Online News That Align with Their Political Preferences

In the digital age, there are clear individual differences in online news consumption, particularly with regard to political content. A new study by the GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences in collaboration with the University of Mannheim has shown that political news is consumed less ...

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Biomedical AI Research: Most Publications Come from Asia but in Terms of Quality, Other Regions Are More Convincing

Artificial intelligence is changing medicine. However, progress in biomedical AI research is unevenly distributed across the globe, a new study shows. This might hinder equitable access to health care in some regions of the world.

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A New Approach to Financial Education: How the “MetaFin” Project Aims to Advance Financial Education Research

“MetaFin” is the title of the new five-year collaborative project of the Mannheim Insti-tute for Financial Education (University of Mannheim and Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research) and the Institute for Economic Education (University of Oldenburg) which aims to make lasting changes in the ...

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“Taking the Pulse of the Country:” Examining Germany’s Dignity Gap in Politics, Society, and at Work

In their first policy brief “Taking the Pulse of the Country,” University of Mannheim professors Dr. Oliver Spalt and Dr. Richard Traunmüller set out to examine the level of approval and respect people in Germany experience from politicians, within society, and at work. The political realm reveals ...

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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.