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.

Research News

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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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ERC Starting Grant: How Women Have Shaped Politics – and Their Own Rights

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Dr. Keonhi Son, a political scientist at the University of Mannheim, one of its highly coveted Starting Grants. She will receive just under 1.5 million euros to investigate the role that female parliamentarians played in the emergence of women’s social ...

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New Study: How Carbon Accounting Rules Shape Incentives for Hydrogen Production

A new study by University of Mannheim researchers Gunther Glenk, Philip Holler, and Stefan Reichelstein examines how the assessment of carbon emissions affects the incentives for the production of electrolytic hydrogen. Its key finding: even stringent accounting rules generally provide sufficient ...

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Moral Panic Surrounding TikTok & Co.

Why does a potential ban on social media use for children under 16 find such broad support among the public – even though the current state of scientific research on the effects of social media paints a nuanced picture? Mannheim-based communication scientist Sarah Geber is receiving 600,000 euros to ...

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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.