Research
The research programmes at the Faculty of Science are internationally competitive. In a number of scientific fields, including organic chemistry, solid state physics, astrophysics, microbiology, cyber security, (epi)genetics and cognitive neuroscience, the faculty has taken a leading position worldwide.
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Donders Centre for Neuroscience
The Donders Centre for Neuroscience (DCN) aims to understand the complex neural networks underlying perceptual, motor and cognitive brain functions. Researchers study these networks by employing experimental as well as computational approaches. DCN...
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HFML-FELIX
HFML-FELIX is a renowned national research institute, located in Nijmegen. Harbouring labs with high-field magnets and free-electron lasers, this facility enables scientists from all over the world to expose matter to extreme conditions and drive it...
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Institute for Computing and Information Sciences
The Institute for Computing and Information Sciences (iCIS) aims to improve the fundamentals of software development via formal, mathematically founded theories, methods, and tools that support the specification, design, analysis, and evaluation of...
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Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics
The Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) conducts fundamental research in mathematics, astrophysics, and high energy physics with a focus on interdisciplinary topics. The renowned research is mostly performed within...
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Institute for Molecules and Materials
The Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM) at Radboud University is an interdisciplinary research institute in chemistry and physics. Our goal is to unravel the mysteries of atomic, molecular, and solid state environments. With a focus on...
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Institute for Science Education
The Institute for Science Education (ISE) aims to advance high-quality science education through scientific research, teacher training in science subjects, and educational innovations. ISE is an interdisciplinary institute with a scientific...
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Institute for Science in Society
The Institute for Science in Society (ISiS) at Radboud University conducts research and provides education at the interface between science and society. Its mission is to analyse, assess and improve the societal embedding of science and technology.
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Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences
The Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences (RIBES) aims to perform world leading research in order to understand the response of the natural environment to human impact. With this knowledge, the institute contributes to...
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Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences
The Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS) is a leading interfaculty research institute of the Faculty of Science that contributes to the research mission of the Radboudumc Research Institute for Medical Innovation. The overarching aim...
Interdisciplinary Research Platform
The Interdisciplinary Research Platform (IRP) promotes pioneering research ideas in emerging interdisciplinary themes within the Faculty of Science, by stimulating creativity and innovation across the borders of the research institutes.
Radboud Innovation Science
Radboud Innovation Science (RIS) aims to increase the impact of research at the faculty. RIS supports researchers in consortium projects, strategic collaborations, and optimising results through patent and licensing advice.
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