The University of Stuttgart is a leading center for basic research in Germany. Within the current Clusters of Excellence, international researchers are addressing the groundbreaking challenges of our time. At the same time, they are developing new approaches to interdisciplinary collaboration. This provides an excellent environment for both researchers and students, with a unique infrastructure and numerous partners within the tech-oriented Stuttgart region, and worldwide.
We conduct cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on topics of significant social and technological importance.
Prof. Peter Middendorf, Rector of the University Stuttgart
Cluster of Excellence
EXC 2120: Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture (IntCDC)
In the Cluster of Excellence “Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Transformative Architecture,” leading researchers are rethinking design and construction. By integrating digitally supported approaches to planning and construction, the cluster brings together architecture, engineering, materials research, robotics, and computer science to form a research field with international visibility. In doing so, IntCDC is setting the standard for the urgently needed, sustainable, and climate-positive transformation of planning and construction. The cluster, which is now entering its second funding period, reinforces the University of Stuttgart’s role as a globally networked center for integrated architecture and construction research.
Speaker: Prof. Achim Menges, Institute for Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing
EXC 2075: Data Integrated Simulation Science (SimTech)
The Cluster of Excellence "Data-integrated Simulation Science" researches novel modeling and computational methods from an engineering perspective that are made more accurate, reliable, and applicable through the systematic integration of data. During its funding period, the Cluster of Excellence succeeded in establishing simulation science as a distinct, interdisciplinary research discipline and raising its global profile.
Speaker: Prof. Wolfang Nowak, Institute for Modelling Hydraulic and Environmental Systems
Excellence in collaborative research projects
Of great importance for the University of Stuttgart are research networks that prevail in competitive selection processes and are positioned at the top internationally in terms of their scientific activities and framework conditions. These include, for example, Collaborative Research Centers and Research Training Groups of the German Research Foundation (DFG), as well as large-scale projects funded by the federal government and the European Union.
Excellence in individual research
An important foundation for excellent research is a team of outstanding researchers who are visible to both the academic community and the general public. The University of Stuttgart is home to numerous distinguished researchers who are highly regarded internationally and are sought-after partners for collaboration.
Excellence projects for the entire university
The University of Stuttgart has received strategy funding as part of the Excellence Strategy. The so-called university allowance serves to strengthen the governance and strategic orientation of the university and offers members of the university many funding and participation opportunities in research, teaching and in the area of knowledge and technology transfer.
- Agility Lab
- Project for innovative management processes
- Global Glimpse
- Short term-stays abroad for early career researchers and staff from teaching and administration as part of the Global Glimpse funding program.
- Interchange Forum for Reflecting on Intelligent Systems – SRF IRIS
- Scientific network for reflecting on intelligent systems
- JoinUS
- Platform for scientific career options at the University of Stuttgart
- School for Talents
- Support program for talented students
- Strategy Dialogues
- Shaping the university together is the focus of strategic dialogues. The forums held to date have brought together students, researchers, early-career researchers, members of the university administration, and administrative staff to work together on the further development of the University of Stuttgart. The agenda included the topics Sustainability, Bold Research, We are University of Stuttgart [de] and “Responsibly engaged and networked internationally“.
- Terra Incognita Fonds
- Funding program for bold research
Achievements to date in the Excellence Initiative and Excellence Strategy
The excellence and strong team spirit of Stuttgart’s scientific community have resulted in numerous successes within the federal and state excellence programs. The Cluster of Excellence EXC 2075 “Data-Integrated Simulation Science” (SimTech), which will receive funding through 2027, emerged from the Cluster of Excellence EXC 310 “Simulation Technology,” which was funded from 2007 to 2018. The German Research Foundation (DFG) funded the Graduate School GSC 262 “Graduate School of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering” (GSaME) from 2007 to 2019. All of these centers of excellence have had a lasting impact on the University of Stuttgart’s profile and remain active in research, teaching, and knowledge transfer to this day.
Excellent conditions for research, studies and cooperation
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Kontakt
Peter Middendorf
Prof. Dr.Rector
Manfred Bischoff
Prof. Dr.Vice Rector for Research and Sustainable Development
Michael Waldbauer
Dr.Head of Office of the Rectorate