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Welcome to the IZKF

The Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF) is the central structure of research development of the Faculty of Medicine of the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU). Its mission is to improve the overall quality of clinical research at the Medical Faculty, to stimulate interdisciplinary research, to advance the careers of young scientist and to foster the acquisition of extramural funds.

 

 

The IZKF is offering two publication awards endowed with €1,000 each for the first time. One prize will be awarded for a publication focusing on basic science and one prize for a clinical/translational publication.

 The General Assembly will take place on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:15 p.m. via Zoom (duration approx. 1 hour). It will be held in English. The following agenda is planned: Report of the Chairman Report of the Spokesperson of the KNF Others  Please register in advance;...

Female medical students and (specialist) physicians interested in research were invited to the annual Female Clinician Scientist Day on 26 June to find out about local research funding opportunities and obtain valuable tips for their own careers.

On 8 May 2025, 14 young scientists presented their research projects at the application colloquium for the first-time applicant programme. The individual applications were assessed in a one-stage process by the IZKF Management Board with the involvement of the ELAN Committee and the Junior Scientist...

The publication price is aimed at all young researchers in the Faculty of Medicine up to a maximum of 38 years at the time of publication. For the prize to be awarded, the publication must have been published as the first author in the period 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024. Work that led to the publication must have been carried out in Erlangen.