Pioneering the Future of Nucleic Acid Research

At the intersection of molecular innovation, interdisciplinary science and global collaboration: NUCLEATE – Cluster of Excellence, funded through Germany's Excellence Strategy.

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Our Mission

Unlock the full potential of nucleic acids

towards a new molecular understanding and to pave the way for nucleic acid medicine.

Enable free, open and excellent research

within a supportive and collaborative research environment.

Empower the next generation of scientific leaders

through high-level training, mentoring and international career opportunities.

Connect disciplines, institutions and ideas

to generate breakthroughs that advance science and society.

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At the Forefront of Nucleic Acid Science

News & Events

People

Four NUCLEATE members elected to the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities

6 days ago

Cluster

NUCLEATE Cluster at the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

1 week ago

People

Olivia Merkel receives EJPS 2025 Best Paper Award

2 weeks ago

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Careers

NUCLEATE Cluster offers outstanding career opportunities across all career stages.

From early exposure to cutting-edge research to independence as an emerging group leader, the cluster provides a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment designed to support scientific growth, international mobility and long-term career development.

Students (Bachelor/Master)

Early involvement in high-end research
International academic community
Pathways into thesis projects and scientific careers

PhD Researchers

Interdisciplinary graduate training
Excellent supervision
Access to cutting-edge technologies and collaborative research programs

Post Docs & Group Leaders

Space for scientific independence
Attractive starting conditions for building your own research profile
Strong support in securing competitive third-party funding

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Participating Universities & Partners

Our Institutions

Successful science thrives on cooperation and collaboration. We are part of a vital and innovative research community.

Bringing together researchers from LMU München, TU Munich, and JMU Würzburg, and collaborating with leading partners such as Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI), Helmholtz Munich and the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, NUCLEATE offers researchers access to a unique network exploring nucleic acids across life and therapy.

Funding

Cluster of Excellence

The NUCLEATE Cluster is supported by the DFG within the framework of the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments.
The Excellence Strategy promotes cutting-edge research and strengthens Germany as a leading center for scientific innovation.