The faculty of biosciences collaborates with many non-university research institutions. These connections take various forms, including joint research projects, teaching conducted in cooperation with these institutions, and doctoral programs.
Institute for Social-Ecological Research
The ISOE is one of the leading independent institutes for sustainability research. ISOE develops scientific bases and sustainable concepts for politics, civil society and business - regionally, nationally and internationally
Senckenberg Society for Nature Research
The SNG has a high reputation in international biodiversity research. It runs a Nature Museum in Frankfurt, which is one of the largest in Europe and, with its extensive collections + exhibitions, serves to transfer knowledge to the general public.
Institute of Apiculture
The Institute of Apiculture acts as an interface between basic university research and practical beekeeping. The institute is affiliated to two locations.
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig and Goethe University Frankfurt have concluded a framework cooperation agreement with the aim of promoting and intensifying research in the field of water through joint research project
Frankfurt Conservation Center
The FCC is a Frankfurt-based center dedicated to global nature and species conservation. The aim of the FCC is to bring together conservation practitioners and academics more closely and to foster the development of interdisciplinary solutions.
Opel-Zoo
Since 2014, the Opel Zoo Endowed Professorship for Zoo Animal Biology has fostered a close cooperation in research and teaching between the Faculty of Biosciences and the Opel Zoo.
Palmengarten Frankfurt
The Palmengarten was founded in 1868 and has since become an integral part of the cityscape. Since the University was founded, there has been scientific and teaching cooperation with working groups of the Faculty of Biosciences.
Zoo Frankfurt
The Frankfurt Zoo and FB15 are collaborating on joint research projects and teacher training.
Max Planck Institute for Brain Research
The Department 15 and the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research work closely together on basic research and scientific training in the field of brain research.
Paul-Ehrlich-Institut
The Palmengarten was founded in 1868 and has since become an integral part of the cityscape. Since the University was founded, there has been scientific and teaching cooperation with working groups of the Faculty of Biosciences.
Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research
The MPI for Heart and Lung Research studies the embryonic development of the heart, lungs, and vascular system, focusing on the remodeling processes of these organs, particularly in the context of diseases.
Competence Center for Water Hessen
The Competence Center for Water Hessen (KWH) brings together diverse expertise from science, administration, education, and practice in Hessen to promote the sustainable use of water resources.
Lore-Steubing-Institut
The Lore-Steubing-Institut is the first cross-institutional research institute in Germany to directly involve a technical-scientific environmental agency, which operates under the jurisdiction of the Hessian Ministry for the Environment.
Hessian Agency for Nature Conservation, Environment and Geo.
The HLNUG is a technical and scientific environmental authority within the Hessian environmental administration. The HLNUG is in charge of environmental monitoring.
