Founded in 1919, it is the biggest research and education institution in Northern Germany and one of the most extensive universities in Germany. The University boasts numerous interdisciplinary projects in a broad range of subjects and an extensive partner network with leading institutions on a regional, national and international scale. Besides Climate, Earth, Environment, further successful key research areas include: Photon and Nanoscience, Manuscript Cultures, Neurosciences, Infection Research / Structural Systems Biology, Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Mathematical Physics, and Health Economics.

UHAM has specific roles in JRA13-P3E.

EC funds in JRA13-P3E.