Research profileField of Focus III

Cultural Dynamics in Globalised Worlds

SB FOF3: — Digitalisierungszentrum | © Marc-Oliver Schulz

Field of Focus 3 brings together the research activities of the three humanities faculties at Heidelberg University. The humanities investigate the cultural world with a view to language, history and religion, but also fictional imaginary worlds in literature and art as well as belief systems, norms and values. The Field of Focus “Cultural Dynamics in Globalized Worlds” is characterized by Heidelberg's special regional studies approach as well as by the unusual diversity of so-called small subjects.

The joint research focuses on cultural heritage, knowledge research with a focus on the validity of knowledge claims, and research on transformation processes in connection with the Environmental Humanities. All three foci bring together a variety of institutions, disciplines, projects, and individuals; they are strengthened through funding of Thematic Research Networks. The connection to Area Studies and Digital Humanities is very close throughout.

The research activities and the further development of the Field of Focus 3 are coordinated by the Research Council.

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Institutions

Three faculties, numerous institutes and central research institutions, a DFG Collaborative Research Centre and extra-university cooperation partners work together in Field of Focus 3. In particular, the research pillars transcultural studies, area studies and cultural heritage studies form the basis for cooperation across institutional boundaries.

Governance

Research Council FoF 3

The Research Council coordinates the academic development of the FoF by identifying new research questions, bringing together complementary expertise and promoting innovative projects through start-up funding. It also actively supports young researchers and advises the Rectorate in all research matters.

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New Structures

Digital Humanities

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Calls for Proposals

Research activities

Funded projects

Funding in Field of Focus 3 serves to identify and strengthen major thematic priorities. The topics of Digital Humanities and Transfer will be promoted across all topics.

Early-career researchers

Career advancement

The research council promotes careers in the Humanities for doctoral students, early-career researchers with a doctorate and for science managers. Heidelberg University also provides an extensive and diverse program to support early career researchers.