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Research

EUPeace research unites disciplines to explore peace, justice, and inclusive societies.
Through Research Hubs, doctoral and mentoring networks, doctoral mobility grants, and open science initiatives, we foster collaboration, innovation, and societal impact across Europe and beyond.
We explicitly address all sciences and fields, from the humanities and social sciences to the natural and life sciences as well as engineering.

Research is a cornerstone of the EUPeace Alliance, designed to co-create knowledge across disciplines and institutions on peace, justice, and inclusive societies. At its centre are Alliance-wide Research Hubs, which unite scholars from across all fields, including natural sciences and engineering, and link their work directly to teaching, graduate education, and societal outreach. The Research Hubs create synergies across the Alliance, ensuring that research informs innovative teaching while providing expertise for policy-makers, associations, and the wider public, supported by through the Living Peace Lab.

To ensure diversity and sustainability, EUPeace establishes a Doctoral Network as well as mentoring structures, enabling structured joint training, support, and professional development. Interdisciplinary seminars, annual conferences, and co-tutelle doctorates strengthen academic excellence while fostering dialogue between science and society. A Doctoral Mobility Grant programme and Creative Spaces expand opportunities for mobility, innovative thinking, and transdisciplinary exchange.

Open science initiatives, joint infrastructures, and shared research facilities reduce barriers and promote inclusion. By linking research and teaching, doctoral and Master’s students are directly involved in collaborative projects, co-reviewed theses, and shared learning formats. Collectively, these initiatives strengthen the Alliance’s research capacity, advance societal dialogue, and position EUPeace as a hub for academic innovation and transformative impact across Europe.

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Prof. Dr. Thorsten Bonacker
Marburg University & WP6 Lead

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Philipps-Universität Marburg ZWW
Marburg, Universitätsstadt an der Lahn.
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Graduation caps thrown in the air in front of the glass façade of a library.
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Generic image of a networking event used to illustrate the launch of the EUPeace Academic Mentoring Network. The online kick-off event takes place on 11 May 2026 and connects doctoral candidates with mentors across the Alliance.

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Our recent calls linked to Research

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A group of seven people of different ages and backgrounds stand side by side with arms around each other in front of a large chalkboard wall with a yellow-painted brick base. They are dressed in smart-casual clothing in varied colors and are smiling and laughing, with several looking toward one another, conveying warmth and camaraderie.
Large 3D letters spelling "EUPeace" in blue and yellow displayed at the EUPeace Autumn Meetings 2025 in Pilsen, Czechia, with banners showing the alliance’s mission and partner universities.
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Description: The EUPeace spirit on display at the Autumn Meetings 2025 in Pilsen – uniting nine universities across Europe for peace, justice, and inclusive societies.
The photo shows the iconic 3D installation of the word EUPeace in blue and yellow, placed at the venue of the Autumn Meetings 2025 at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen. Visible in the background are EUPeace banners featuring the alliance’s logo, geographic map of partner universities, and the Mostar bridge symbol. The image reflects the identity and values of the European University for Peace, Justice, and Inclusive Societies, highlighting collaboration, visibility, and European integration.

Our recent projects linked to Research

Our recent news linked to Research

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Description: Team members come together for a group photo, reflecting the collaborative spirit of the project.
A group of seven people of different ages and backgrounds stand side by side with arms around each other in front of a large chalkboard wall with a yellow-painted brick base. They are dressed in smart-casual clothing in varied colors and are smiling and laughing, with several looking toward one another, conveying warmth and camaraderie.
Close-up view of the Ponte Pietro Bucci memorial stone at the University of Calabria campus in Rende, with the Italian and European Union flags prominently visible. International flags and the bridge walkway extend into the background between the campus buildings.
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Description: The Ponte Pietro Bucci with the Italian and EU flags at the University of Calabria campus in Rende.
Close-up view of the Ponte Pietro Bucci memorial stone at the University of Calabria in Rende, Italy, with the Italian and EU flags in the foreground. The bridge connects the main campus buildings and is a central landmark of the university.
A group of seven conference participants sit attentively at tables in a bright seminar room with arched windows, listening to a presentation.
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Description: Doctoral students and academic staff follow a presentation during the EUPeace Doctoral Conference at the Faculty of Arts, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, June 11, 2026.
Seven people are seated at tables arranged in a U-shape in a light-filled seminar room with tall arched windows and wooden flooring, characteristic of a historic university building. They are all turned toward the front of the room, listening attentively to a presentation taking place off-camera. Notebooks, water glasses, and personal belongings are spread across the tables. The relaxed but focused atmosphere reflects an engaged academic audience during an informal conference session.
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Description: Team members come together for a group photo, reflecting the collaborative spirit of the project.
A group of seven people of different ages and backgrounds stand side by side with arms around each other in front of a large chalkboard wall with a yellow-painted brick base. They are dressed in smart-casual clothing in varied colors and are smiling and laughing, with several looking toward one another, conveying warmth and camaraderie.
A tablet with a blank white screen stands upright on a wooden bookshelf, surrounded by rows of old hardcover books including volumes of Lowell's Prose Works and Woodrow Wilson's History of the American People.
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Description: Cover image for the JLU Open Access Publishing Workshop for EUPeace members, 7 July 2026.
Cover image for the news item and event announcement for the JLU Open Access Publishing Workshop (7 July 2026), open to all EUPeace Alliance members. A blank tablet screen rests against a shelf of classic hardcover books, visually representing the transition from traditional to digital and open access academic publishing. Photo by
Close-up view of the Ponte Pietro Bucci memorial stone at the University of Calabria campus in Rende, with the Italian and European Union flags prominently visible. International flags and the bridge walkway extend into the background between the campus buildings.
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Description: The Ponte Pietro Bucci with the Italian and EU flags at the University of Calabria campus in Rende.
Close-up view of the Ponte Pietro Bucci memorial stone at the University of Calabria in Rende, Italy, with the Italian and EU flags in the foreground. The bridge connects the main campus buildings and is a central landmark of the university.

Our upcoming events linked to Research

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Description: Team members come together for a group photo, reflecting the collaborative spirit of the project.
A group of seven people of different ages and backgrounds stand side by side with arms around each other in front of a large chalkboard wall with a yellow-painted brick base. They are dressed in smart-casual clothing in varied colors and are smiling and laughing, with several looking toward one another, conveying warmth and camaraderie.

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