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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Prof. Kogan trägt ein rotes Oberteil und eine Brille.

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Federal Ministry of the Interior Appoints Professor Irena Kogan to Expert Council on Integration and Migration

Since 1 April, the professor of Sociology and Societal Comparisons and former director of the Mannheim Centre for European Social Research (MZES) has been a member of the independent, interdisciplinary body that provides research-based policy advice.

Portraitfoto der Forscherin Eirliani Abdul Rahman. Sie trägt einen schwarze Brille und einen schwarzen Rollkragenpullover.

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Harvard Researcher Seeks Refuge at the University of Mannheim

Researcher Eirliani Abdul Rahman, who holds a doctorate from Harvard University, transferred to the University of Mannheim in early March thanks to funding from the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung. The program for international academic freedom is supporting her with around EUR 1.8 million, enabling a ...

Eine Person steckt einen blauen Umschlag in eine Wahlurne.

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Changes in Psychological Well-Being and Personality due to Elections

Mannheim psychologist Professor Olga Stavrova and her colleagues have investigated how supporters of winning or losing parties experience election results and what changes in well-being and personality can be observed until up to four months later.

Studierende sitzen in einem Seminarraum an Tischen und schauen nach vorne zum Dozierenden.

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Wikipedia Project: Students Strengthen Public Knowledge on European Identity

In the winter semester of 2025, students at the University of Mannheim not only analyzed European identity theoretically but also actively contributed to the public dissemination of knowledge. As an alternative examination format, they wrote and revised Wikipedia articles on key aspects of European ...

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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.