Looking at the smallest building blocks of matter and into the infinite vastness of the universe – the PRISMA+ cluster of excellence stands for this physics of extremes. In the search for “new physics”, scientists are constantly exploring the limits of knowledge anew.

Physics of Extremes

A look at the smallest building blocks of matter and the infinite vastness of the universe – the PRISMA+ Cluster of Excellence stands for this physics of extremes. In the search for “new physics”, our scientists are constantly exploring the limits of knowledge.

Cluster of excellence PRISMA+

High-precision experiments and novel technologies are created on the Johannes Gutenberg University campus and its modern infrastructure. At the same time, PRISMA+ teams play key roles in large-scale international experiments and contribute their expertise to global collaborations.

In addition, our internationally recognized theoretical physics team develops numerous innovative concepts that drive our experiments forward. This creates a unique environment for PRISMA+ researchers, in which the combination of precise measurements and strong theoretical ideas leads to new insights into the fundamental building blocks of the universe.

  • PhD Fellowship Program
  • PRISMA+ Internship Program
  • Excellence Track Program
  • Training, Support and Qualification Program
  • Irène Joliot-Curie Program (Support for women at all stages of their scientific careers)
  • Measures for Work-Life Balance
  • Ombuds Team and Code of Conduct
  • Research Fund (Workshops and Conferences)
  • Research Fund (Innovative Projects)
  • Guest Program
  • Dual-Career Offers
  • Academic Positions (Professorships, postdoctoral researcher positions, doctorate positions)
  • Technical Positions
  • Administrative Positions

Welcome to the Press and Public Relations of the PRISMA+ excellence cluster at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Here you will find current media articles, projects, instructions for upcoming events, a review of past activities and much more.

Feel free to contact us if you would like to get in touch with the scientists at PRISMA+ or if you are interested in our student programs programs.

For general inquiries:

Cluster of excellence PRISMA+
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Staudingerweg 9 (2nd floor)
55128 Mainz
Tel.: +49 6131 39-21838
Fax: +49 6131 39-21866
Email: prisma@uni-mainz.de