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  • Aktuelle Pressemeldung:09.02.2010

    Schavan: "Forschung sichert beste Versorgung für Patienten"

    mehr (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/press/2782.php)

  • Aktuelle Pressemeldung:09.02.2010

    Nächster Schritt zur optimalen Studienplatzvergabe

    mehr (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/press/2781.php)

Main Topic 

Federal Minister Prof. Dr. Annette Schavan

Federal Minister
Prof. Dr. Annette Schavan

A good day for science!

The Federal Government and the Länder have sent out a strong signal for education and research in Germany. With the recently agreed package - comprising the Higher Education Pact, the Initiative for Excellence and the Joint Initiative for Research and Innovation - we are significantly enhancing the international competitiveness of German science and research. In times of crisis, we have set the right priorities and laid the groundwork for future sources of prosperity more (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/13683.php)

Federal Ministry of Education and Research

  • Research

    European XFEL - the European X-Ray Laser Project

    The international convention establishing the European XFEL as a new international research centre was signed at Hamburg Town Hall on 30 November 2009. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/4374.php)
  • Research

    Research on Climate Protection and Climate Change

    The goal of research on climate change and the protection from climate efects is the development of practise-oriented strategies. Basic research on the climate system is complemented by practise-oriented aspects of the exposure to climate change. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/8493.php)
  • Science

    A strong signal for education and research in Germany

    With the recently agreed package including the Higher Education Pact, the Initiative for Excellence and the Joint Initiative for Research and Innovation, we are significantly enhancing the international competitiveness of German science and research. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/13683.php)
  • Ministry

    Creativity and Innovation - European Year 2009

    Creativity and innovation are important factors when drawing on the opportunities presented by globalization. Both are closely linked. After all, a society's innovative ability depends entirely on the creativity of its people. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/13289.php)
  • Hightech Strategy

    The Pharmaceuticals Initiative for Germany

    The Pharmaceuticals Initiative for Germany was launched to provide new impetus for Germany's biotechnology and pharmaceuticals industries. The key element of this initiative is the BioPharma Competition, whose winning consortiums have now been selected. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/10540.php)
  • Hightech Strategy

    High-Tech Strategy

    There is a wealth of ideas in Germany just waiting to be translated into processes, products and services. The High-Tech Strategy for Germany shows how we can continue to be a land of ideas in the future as well: By putting ideas into action. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/6608.php)
  • Ministry

    "IKT 2020" - Research for Innovation

    Information and communication technologies (ICT) are the No. 1 innovation motor. The German Federal Government's High-tech Strategy therefore puts ICT among the most important areas of innovation. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/9069.php)
  • Hightech Strategy

    Nanotechnology - A Future Technology with Visions

    Nanotechnology is increasingly considered to be the future technology with countless opportunities for application. The Federal Ministry of Research has presented a new national overall strategy for this area. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/nanotechnologie.php)
  • Research

    Health Research

    The BMBF has refocused its health research activities in the last months. As a main focus in its hightech strategy, BMBF invests 180 Mio. € more than previously planned. The research results shall rapidly benefit the patients. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/gesundheitsforschung.php)
  • Science

    The Bologna Process

    The European Ministers of Education have agreed to establish a common Higher Education Area. One element of the Higher Education Area is a study system consisting of bachelor's and master's courses. The Bologna Process is the most far-reaching university reform in recent years. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/3336.php)
  • Hightech Strategy

    "Entrepreneurial Regions" The BMBF's innovation initiative for the New Länder

    BMBF supports regional clusters in the New Länder to develop a technological profile and to place their innovations in the market. Four funding programmes are now combined under the label "Unternehmen Region". more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/1280.php)

Tendering

Current tendering and procurement activities
(URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/1304.php)

New releases

  • BMBF MAGAZIN - Ausgabe Dezember 2009

    Titelbild der Publikation

    Innovation für Wachstum

    2009, 40 Seiten
    Bestell-Nr.: 30510

    Kostenlos bestellen

    Download [PDF - 4,20 MB] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/pub/Impulse_dez09.pdf)

  • Seele aus der Balance

    Titelbild der Publikation

    Erforschung psychischer Störungen

    2010, 96 Seiten
    Bestell-Nr.: 30508

    Kostenlos bestellen

    Download [PDF - 2,78 MB] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/pub/seele_aus_der_balance.pdf)

  • Wissenschaftsjahre 2000 bis 2009

    Titelbild der Publikation

    Erfahrungen und Perspektiven der Wissenschaftskommunikation

    2009, 52 Seiten
    Bestell-Nr.: 30499

    Kostenlos bestellen

    Download [PDF - 1,57 MB] (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/pub/wissenschaftsjahre_2000_bis_2009.pdf)

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