Every three years, the Funding Atlas of the German Science Foundation (DFG) reports on the success of German universities and research institutions in securing public third-party funding. In 2024, physics in Cologne achieved a remarkable fifth place nationwide, ranking second in condensed matter physics and third in astrophysics, Details here.

This success highlights the achievements of our department in collaborative research efforts. Our Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students actively participate in highly successful collaborative and interdisciplinary projects, laying the groundwork for these achievements.