Prestigious awards, a large number of publications and patents, and researchers who count among the most cited scientists in the world – Jülich research is excellent. We work at the highest scientific level on topics of great social relevance.
Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich are frequently presented with national and international awards in recognition of their work. Most prominently, our colleague Peter Grünberg received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2007 together with his French colleague Albert Fert The prestigious ERC grant has already been awarded to Jülich around 20 times. The European Research Council supports outstanding scientists and their teams through these grants. Moreover, the appointments of colleagues to national and international research academies and to professorships at renowned universities highlights the fact that some of the best minds in their field are working at Jülich.
Excellent research requires a lively exchange – both internally and externally –in order to be successful.
Our employees in science, administration, and technology are aware of the responsibility they bear. They are committed to ensuring that Forschungszentrum Jülich stands for scientific excellence. Through their work, they help find solutions for the challenges of the modern world, focusing on topics with a high relevance to society in the fields of energy, information, and bioeconomy. The significance of Jülich research projects is reflected in the high level of funding we receive from politics and industry.
Award-winning
Helmholtz research prizes, ERC grants, awards from universities and foundations – Jülich scientists regularly win competitions or are honoured with prizes. The Nobel Prize in Physics has also been awarded to Jülich, with Peter Grünberg having won the prize in 2007.
For years, Forschungszentrum Jülich has been an international leader in terms of the number of publications. The fact that researchers from around the world like to cite from our publications is testament to the high quality of our publications. It also highlights how the work of our colleagues influences scientific discourse.
To help tackle the major challenges facing society, we make our findings available to political committees and policymakers at the state, federal, and European level. Political events and visits are some of the regular instruments for policy advice applied by Forschungszentrum Jülich. We provide political representatives with comprehensive and objective information on our topics and pioneering solutions.
From the lab to real-world applications
We stand for internationally networked cutting-edge research and coordinate numerous international research networks. Cooperation is also a priority on our campus. Renowned scientists from all over the world find a research environment here that is strongly characterized by interdisciplinarity. Through interdisciplinary work and supported by our unique research infrastructure, we achieve results that are not only appreciated in the scientific community, but often find their way into practice.
Jülich researchers produce many innovations that benefit the economy and society. This is underlined by our numerous patents and patent applications. Many of our industrial property rights, as well as our expertise and software developments, lead to licence agreements with national and international companies or research institutions. They develop new products and product improvements from our inventions.