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Research at TU Graz
TU Graz is passionate about cleverly combining outstanding basic research with high innovative capability. In this way, TU Graz makes a significant contribution to central technological and societal transformation processes.
Fields of Expertise
TU Graz has divided its research into five innovative areas: the Fields of Expertise. In the 5 Fields of Expertise, researchers at TU Graz work together on an interdisciplinary basis and break new ground in basic research. In addition, they develop key technologies for industry, obtain funding for outstanding projects and cooperate nationally and internationally. The Fields of Expertise:
Research Centers
The Research Centres at TU Graz are an initiative of the university management for strategic focus topics. Scientists from various disciplines pool their expertise at the location in the Research Centres. Competence centres and strategic business partners are cordially invited to cooperate.
Lead Projects at TU Graz
TU Graz awards special funding for multidisciplinary lead projects. By supporting such basic research projects, outstanding top research areas are further developed and the research profile of TU Graz is enhanced.
ERC Grants at TU Graz
The European Research Council (ERC) of the European Commission supports outstanding researchers with highly endowed grants. Researchers at TU Graz have been successful in obtaining several ERC Starting Grants and ERC Proof of Concept Grants.
CD Laboratories at TU Graz
Christian Doppler laboratories engage in application-oriented high-level fundamental research. In this context, distinguished scientists co-operate with innovative enterprises.
Research cooperations
TU Graz works together with partners from science and industry on an interdisciplinary and international basis. These collaborations make it possible to utilise the expertise of all partners for mutual added value.
COMET Competence Centres
TU Graz is Austria’s leading university in the COMET programme. Throughout Austria, TU Graz is legally involved in 10 competence centres and is participating in multiple COMET projects and modules.
