Innovative research networks produce and advance key findings for all areas of life in our society. By addressing forward-looking issues, TU Dresden thus makes an important contribution to overcoming global challenges. Get to know interdisciplinary and cross-departmental institutions, projects and topics of our university.

TU Dresden aims at creating ideal research conditions for researchers on all career levels by providing various services. Whether you are a young researcher who would like to apply for your own position or whether you are a renowned scientist who is planning an international joint project: The staff members of the Directorate 5 - Research are happy to support you – from your idea to the management of your research project to the utilisation of research results.

Promoting early-career researchers is a key objective of TU Dresden. On the following pages, you will find lots of information on the doctoral phase as well as on advanced career paths in science. The Graduate Academy offers individual counseling, specifically designed qualification services and funding programs.

As a university of technology, TU Dresden covers a broad scientific spectrum. It is internationally renowned for its research and provides excellent conditions for pioneering interdisciplinary research projects. Our research ranges from ground-breaking fundamental research to application-oriented projects with transfer relevance. The university’s strongest research fields are concentrated in three strategic areas of excellence.

TU Dresden’s Research Information System (FIS) gives an overview of research at the university. Users from the fields of industry, politics and science get first-hand access to up-to-date information on research projects, scientific publications, intellectual property rights, dissertations and doctoral theses. This research information is complemented by expert profiles as well as by the available technical equipment at the professorships and institutes.

The joint use of research infrastructures is an important aspect of DRESDEN-concept. The Dresden Technology Portal contributes to creating synergies within the use of the research infrastructure. The Online Portal enables cross-institutional research in a steadily growing database of scientific equipment and services of the partners connected through DRESDEN-concept. Do you need access to a scientific facility? Are you looking for a competent contact person? Please feel free to use our convenient search engine.

TU Dresden promotes an active know-how and technology transfer in industry, politics and society. Our Transfer Office is happy to support you with safeguarding your intellectual property rights as well as with the commercialisation and exploitation of research results. The close network with the industry and alliances, both regional and international is at the centre of our activities. An essential component of a lived start-up culture is the promotion of start-ups through dresden | exists.

What does good scientific practice mean? What rules must be observed in order to maintain scientific integrity? Who supports and advises in the implementation? Our pages on good scientific practice at TU Dresden provide all information on the topic.