Focus on Research

TU Graz
Graz University of Technology

Research at TU Graz means: entering new territory, acquiring and implementing new insights – together with business and industry or with start-ups. Cooperating globally and thinking in an interdisciplinary manner – with a focus on the 5 fields of expertise. Placing importance on teamwork and initiative – with knowledge, technology and passion.

Research core area: 5 Fields of Expertise

Do you want to learn about the research core areas at TU Graz? Do you want to gain an insight into research projects? Here you can find out about the 5 Fields of Expertise.

Research and Business

Do you want to undertake a research project together with TU Graz? Do you want to take advantage of a sponsorship programme together the university? Do you want to publish jobs for graduates and students? Do you want to find out more about competence centres, participating in research and companies founded by members of TU Graz? Simply visit out Research and Business.

Research at TU Graz

Research at TU Graz Which services does TU Graz provide for researchers? Who does TU Graz cooperate with, making it possible to achieve more? What role does research play in the doctoral programmes? You can find the answers under Research at TU Graz.

International Research

International research Are you already undertaking research in international teams? Or would you like to become part of the global dialogue on research? Find out about how TU Graz provides support for research stays abroad or at TU Graz under International Research.

Horst Bischof, Source: TU Graz - Lunghammer — Horst Bischof, Vice Rector for Research

TU Graz focuses its excellent achievements in 5 Fields of Expertise, which – linked up in an interdisciplinary way both with the regional economy and internationally – creates ideal conditions for scientific excellence and technology transfer.

Horst BISCHOF
Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Inffeldgasse 16/II
8010 Graz
Phone: +43 316 873 5014, 6020
bischofnoSpam@icg.tugraz.at

RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY HOUSE
Mandellstraße 9/II
8010 Graz
Phone: +43 316 873 6031
or +43 316 873 6032
forschungnoSpam@tugraz.at
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Contact person and areas of responsibility

Young woman working in a laboratory. Photo source: Lunghammer - TU Graz

ERC Grants at TU Graz

The European Research Council (ERC) of the European Commission supports outstanding researchers with highly endowed grants. At TU Graz six researchers are currently conducting research with ERC grants:

Gustav Oberdorfer – HelixMold
Paolo Falcaro – POPCRYSTAL
Anna Coclite – SmartCore
Stefan Mangard – SOPHIA
Gernot Müller-Putz – Feel Your Reach
Thomas Pock – HOMOVIS

More about the ERC Grants at TU Graz

Welding process. Photo source: Lunghammer - TU Graz

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.

There are currently 10 Christian Doppler laboratories active at TU Graz.

More about the CD laboratories at TU Graz

Several researchers at work in a laboratory. Photo source: Lunghammer - TU Graz

Lead Projects at TU Graz

Since 2015, TU Graz has awarded special funding for multidisciplinary lead projects. By supporting such basic research projects, outstanding areas of top research are further developed and the research profile of TU Graz is enhanced.

Current lead projects at TU Graz

Further information on call for proposals and granting of lead projects.

Competitive Initial Funding Programme

TU Graz provides funds to help with the preparation and development of promising applications for competitive sponsorship programmes. The project is chosen by the head of the relevant Field of Expertise.

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