11th Conference for Student Research (StuFo 2026)
Focus on student research: Out of the box – into dialogue!
11th Conference on Student Research (StuFo 26)
24–25 September 2026 | University of Göttingen
Under the theme “Out of the Drawer – Into the Dialogue”, the University of Göttingen invites students from all disciplines and higher education institutions to showcase their research, engage in interdisciplinary exchange, and build networks across academic fields and universities.
The Call for Contributions has now closed. We are delighted to have received 100 submissions from across Germany and beyond. We sincerely thank all participants for their great interest. The conference programme will be published in mid-August 2026.
👉 Register now as a guest! Registration for StuFo 26 is now open and will remain available until 30 August 2026.
Good news: Presenters may be eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses, subject to the applicable funding regulations. Further information can be found in the FAQs.
The Organising Team of the 11th Conference on Student Research
Why student research?
Research during one's studies is an important part of academic education. It not only promotes in-depth subject knowledge, but also critical thinking, creative problem solving and scientific communication. In addition, it strengthens students' independence and improves their career prospects. At the University of Göttingen, student research is already possible at bachelor's level through the "Research-Oriented Teaching and Learning" programme (FoLL). Students go through the entire research process, from submitting their application to presenting their results.
Goals and background of StuFo
StuFo fills an important gap in the higher education system by offering students their own platform to present their research independently of established conferences. This makes student research visible across disciplines and universities. The conference promotes exchange and networking and supports students in becoming part of the scientific community at an early stage. In June 2016, the first nationwide conference for student research (StuFo) was launched in Oldenburg. Since then, the StuFo has continued to develop. Numerous universities in Germany – including Berlin, Bochum, Kiel, Hamburg, Hohenheim and Friedrichshafen – have already hosted the conference.