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.

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Victoria Sevcenko und Dr. Leo Schmallenbach halten eine Urkunde in den Händen und lächeln freundlich in die Kamera.

Credit: Sukhun Kang

Reduced Visibility: When Women as Mentors Become a Disadvantage

Researchers mentored by women receive less attention than those mentored by men—even though they produce work of equal quality. This is the key finding of a new study by three business administration researchers at the University of Mannheim, which was recently awarded the Best Paper Prize by the ...

Zwei Frauen stehen nebeneinander und lächeln. Sie posieren für ein Foto.

Credit: The Women and Child Development Department, Odisha, India

Mannheim-based Research Project Selected as a Finalist for International Innovation Summit

The Mannheim-based research project TRAPP, which aims to combat child trafficking using artificial intelligence, is one of 100 projects selected from around the world to be presented at the ‘Prototypes for Humanity Summit’ in Dubai this November. The event brings together innovative university ...

Türkisfarbene Mappen liegen auf einem schwarzen Tisch. Die Mappe haben die weiße Aufschrift "SFB/Transregio 266, Accounting for Transparency".

Credit: Felix Zeiffer

GBP Monitor October: Companies in Eastern Germany Are Particularly Critical of Economic Policy—Dissatisfied Companies Invest Less

Only 13 percent of companies are satisfied with the federal government’s economic policy or view it neutrally. Dissatisfaction has risen particularly sharply in the three states where new state legislatures were elected in September. Companies whose representatives view economic policy critically ...

Auf dem Bild sind mehrere Kraftwerke zu sehen.

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Study Assesses Effects of Climate Policy Costs on German Manufacturers

Key finding: Firms receiving compensating support within EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) were less likely to shut down.

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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.

Zwei Personen sitzen konzentriert beisammen und schauen auf einen Laptop.

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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.