Research
As University hospital Bochum, we are shaping the future of medicine through innovative research. Our interdisciplinary collaboration and close links with our partner hospitals enable us to transfer groundbreaking discoveries directly into patient care.
Find out more about our research profile, funding opportunities and the support offered by our research management. We also offer you insights into our research facilities, collaborations and the diverse opportunities for young scientists.
Research profile
Our focus is on the interdisciplinary networking of content and methods in order to develop innovative solutions in medical research.
Medical Research Services
Our Medical Research Services offer central services in the areas of biobanking, clinical studies, bioinformatics, sequencing and much more. These resources are available both within and across faculties and form the basis for a dynamic research landscape.
Research Funding
The Faculty of Medicine offers a variety of funding programs that are specifically tailored to the different needs and target groups of researchers. These programs support you in successfully implementing your scientific projects.
In addition, we promote the acquisition of third-party funds and offer performance-oriented awards to increase research output. Our measures create incentives and ensure that you can realize your research projects at a high level.
Young scientists
Here you will find information on the wide range of offers for early career researchers. These programs are offered by both the Faculty of Medicine and the RUB across all universities and promote your academic development.
International research in Bochum
Globalization is playing an increasingly important role in medical research. It enables the international exchange of knowledge and promotes the development of new approaches to improving health worldwide. As a guest researcher at RUB, you also have the opportunity to contribute your expertise to our research and to realize innovative projects together with our institutes. You will benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration as well as state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure.
Animal experiments in medical research
Animal experiments continue to play a significant role in biological and medical research, contributing to fundamental discoveries and advancements in the development of new drugs and therapies. At Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), animal experiments are also an integral part of scientific work. On the following pages, you can find detailed information about animal experiments:
Start up and Transfer
In the area of transfer, the HEALTH+ INKUBATOR project focuses on start-ups in the medical sector. Here we support innovative ideas on their way to implementation.
Internal newsletter
Would you like to be informed about current developments at Bochum University Medicine? Subscribe to our newsletter to receive regular updates on events, research funding and important news for researchers and members of the Faculty of Medicine.
To the newsletter registration
To more effectively disseminate funding opportunities from the Medical Faculty and external calls to a targeted audience, we have established a dedicated WhatsApp channel.
This platform will serve to communicate announcements regarding grants, scholarships, and awards, as well as key deadlines and significant dates.
The intended audience comprises:
- Students and doctoral researchers within and beyond clinical settings
- Clinician Scientists across all levels of expertise
- Academic researchers
- All individuals with a profound interest in research
