Funded projects in the Leibniz Competition

The filter function can be used to find out about the research projects funded by the Leibniz Competition. Currently, Leibniz ScienceCampi with project start dates from 2019, Leibniz Research Alliances with project start dates from 2021 and all Leibniz Competition projects with project start dates from 2018 are included.

Ongoing projects are listed with their duration at the time of approval, i.e. without any possible extensions. Only Leibniz institutes are listed in the "Cooperation partners" column. Further cooperation partners can be found in the project description (click + on the far left).

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Leibniz Programme for Women Professors Investigating MLT Processes with Atmospheric modelling from Ground to lower Thermosphere

Prof. Dr. Claudia Stephan 2024 2029 IAP Section D - Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering It is a relevant task to better understand the interactions of different layers of the atmosphere. Not only because the number of satellites (and their debris) in space is constantly increasing, but also because climate change phenomena extend across different layers of the atmosphere. Recent advances in computing capacity allow for high-resolution modelling of the lower atmosphere, but extending these models to the upper atmosphere and the overlying ionosphere remains a challenge. The aim of this project in the Leibniz Programme for Women Professors is to achieve high-resolution modelling of the upper atmosphere and to link this to existing measurements. This will enable novel simulations from the Earth's surface to near-Earth space and close an important gap in our understanding of the atmosphere. Cooperating University: Universität Rostock
Leibniz-Labs Systemic Sustainability

Prof. Dr. Jochen Schanze 2024 2027 ARL, ATB, DIE, DIW, DIfE, DSMZ, FZB, GESIS, GIGA (formerly DÜI), IAMO, IAP, IGB, IGZ, INP, IOW, IPB, IPHT, IPK, IRS, ISAS, IUF, IWH, IWM, IfW Kiel, IÖR, LEIZA (formerly RGZM), LIB (formerly ZFMK), LSB (formerly DFA), MfN, PIK, PRIF (formerly HSFK), SAFE, SGN, TIB, TROPOS (formerly IfT), ZALF, ZAS, ZBW, ZEW, ZMT, ifo Section A - Humanities and Educational Research, Section C - Life Sciences, Section D - Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Section E - Environmental Research, Section B - Economics, Social Sciences, Spatial Research The current socio-ecological crisis reveals a clear conflict between biodiversity and climate change on the one hand and agriculture and food on the other. The intensification of global agriculture is accelerating the loss of biodiversity and climate change. Conversely, this increases the risks for agriculture and food security as well as the need for adaptation. The achievement of existential goals for sustainable development is thus jeopardized, and several planetary boundaries have already been exceeded. There is an urgent need for a more systemic and action-oriented approach in science and an in-depth dialogue with society in order to arrive at transformative solutions. The Leibniz Lab addresses this need by integrating scientific findings in the field of "Biodiversity, Climate, Agriculture and Food" and identifying innovations. In pilot areas in different parts of the world, the Lab addresses regional requirements. It links these with global developments in order to understand the complex interrelationships from a holistic perspective and identify appropriate solutions. The Lab acts as a link between the relevant scientific communities and promotes dialogue between science and society. By pooling the expertise of 42 Leibniz research institutions and 11 research clusters it is creating a central knowledge and advice hub on issues relating to biodiversity, climate, agriculture and nutrition.