alfried krupp wissenschaftskolleg greifswald

What alfried krupp wissenschaftskolleg greifswald does

The Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald is a non-profit academic research foundation (Stiftung Alfried Krupp Kolleg Greifswald) established in 2000 through a tripartite founding partnership between the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation, the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and the University of Greifswald. It hosts the Alfried Krupp Fellows Programme, which invites international researchers for residencies of 6 or 12 months, and runs an Alfried Krupp Fellowships track with annual competitive calls (the 2027/28 cycle is themed around interdisciplinary prevention research). The institution is supplemented by four additional program pillars: a Junges Kolleg for scholarship-holding early-career researchers at the University of Greifswald (since 2012), an extensive public lecture program running up to 100 events per year (including Caspar David Friedrich, Gustaf Dalman, Felix Hausdorff, Loeffler, and Greifswald Speeches series), recurring Slavic summer schools (Ukrainicum, Polonicum since 2011, Bohemicum), and conference support services for the broader University community.

The Kolleg operates from a historic building complex in central Greifswald (Martin-Luther-Straße 14) valued at €15.3M and contributed by the Krupp Foundation, which also houses guest researcher apartments. Its only material technology integration is Zoom-based digital lecture infrastructure enabling hybrid/virtual access to its programming; there is no proprietary software product, API, or commercial technology platform. Annual revenue is undisclosed but is structurally composed of recurring foundation capital from the parent Krupp Foundation, equal annual state and university grants of approximately €2.05M each, permanently secured personnel funding from the University of Greifswald, and program-specific conference/fellowship support. The Kolleg is governed by a Board of Trustees (chaired by Prof. Gather), a Board (Vorstand), an Academic Advisory Board of up to 12 members, and a Scientific Director (Prof. Dr. Thomas Klinger since October 2023).

Name

alfried krupp wissenschaftskolleg greifswald

Legal name

Stiftung Alfried Krupp Kolleg Greifswald

Website

https://wiko-greifswald.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald is a non-profit academic foundation that hosts international research fellows for 6–12 month residencies and operates an extensive public lecture, conference, and summer school program in Greifswald, Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Research Institute / Research Fellowships

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Research & Science Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interdisciplinary & Multidisciplinary Scholarly Publishing (EDAGAFAI), Scholarly Societies & Conference Proceedings Publishing (MPAJABAK), Conference Proceedings & Research Reports Publishing (EDAGAFAL), Research Administration & Grants Management Support (Pre/Post-Award, Compliance) (EDAEALAO)

Keywords

• Academic research fellowships
• Research institute programs
• Lecture series programs
• Summer school programs
• Early career research

Headquarters

HQ city

Greifswald

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Funding: Primary funding from Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation, which contributes land, buildings, and furnishings valued at €15.3 million plus receives income from its 20.93 percent stake in the Krupp company.
2. State and University Funding: Annual grants from the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the University of Greifswald, with equal parts €2.05 million each in initial financial capital.
3. Personnel Funding: Permanently secured personnel funds from the University of Greifswald supporting operational staff.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald is a non-profit academic research institute that hosts international researchers through 6 or 12-month fellowship residencies and runs an extensive program of public lectures, named lecture series, international summer schools, and conference support. It also operates the Junges Kolleg Greifswald forum for scholarship-holding early career researchers from the University of Greifswald, and maintains the Mediathek digital archive of past events.

Product overview

The Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald is a research institute offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on its Fellows Program, which invites researchers for extended stays to pursue independent research projects. The program is supplemented by an extensive lecture series (Fellow Lectures, Greifswald Speeches, Loeffler Lectures, Felix Hausdorff Lectures, Gustaf Dalman Lectures, and Caspar David Friedrich Lectures) and a robust conference program including Slavic Studies summer schools (Ukrainicum, Polonicum, Bohemicum). The Junges Kolleg Greifswald supports early career researchers through interdisciplinary networking, while the Mediathek provides a digital archive of past events and publications. The Kolleg also offers conference support services to the University of Greifswald community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fellows Program: Alfried Krupp Fellows Programme hosting researchers for 6 or 12 month stays
• Junges Kolleg Greifswald
• Alfried Krupp Fellow Lectures
• Greifswald Speeches
• Loeffler Lectures
• Felix Hausdorff Lectures
• Gustaf Dalman Lectures
• Caspar David Friedrich Lectures

Products and services

• Alfried Krupp Fellows Program Flagship residency program inviting international researchers for 6 or 12-month stays in Greifswald, providing dedicated research time, on-site apartments, event facilities, and administrative support.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of GreifswaldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Co-founding partner of the Alfried Krupp Kolleg Greifswald Foundation in 2000, contributing €2.05 million in initial financial capital (half of the total €4.1 million), providing permanently secured personnel funds, and serving as the primary institutional partner for research collaboration and academic programming.
• Gustaf Dalman Institute (University of Greifswald)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the Kolleg since 2011 to organize the annual Gustaf Dalman Lectures, bringing internationally renowned researchers to Greifswald. The Institute houses significant collections including rock and plant samples, archaeological finds, approximately 20,000 historical photographs, and a library of around 5,000 volumes.
• Caspar David Friedrich Institute (University of Greifswald)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with the Kolleg on the Caspar David Friedrich Lecture series since its inception in winter semester 2005/06, connecting art history, art philosophy, aesthetics, and visual arts research with the broader academic community.
• Caspar David Friedrich SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in organizing the Caspar David Friedrich Lecture series, working together with the Kolleg and the Caspar David Friedrich Institute to promote research on Romanticism and the works of Caspar David Friedrich.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Norwegian Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS), Oslo: Norwegian IAS focused on interdisciplinary research with residential fellowships and thematic programming. Comparable institutional design and a relevant Nordic peer for talent competition.
• Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (Institute for Advanced Study Berlin): Germany's flagship Institute for Advanced Study, hosting international fellows for residential stays and running extensive public lecture programming. Operates on a near-identical model (foundation-backed, fellowship-driven, interdisciplinary) and is the most direct German comparator for the Greifswald Kolleg.
• Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Forschung (ZiF), Bielefeld University: University-based interdisciplinary research center that hosts international fellows and research groups on defined annual themes, organizes conferences, and operates public lecture programming. Closely comparable fellowship-and-conference model within Germany.
• Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg (HWK), Delmenhorst: Northern German Institute for Advanced Study, founded in 1997, offering residential fellowships, junior fellowship programs, and conferences with a focus on marine, climate, and social sciences. The most relevant peer for the Greifswald Kolleg in terms of regional German IAS competition.
• Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS), Amsterdam: Dutch IAS offering residential fellowships and thematic research groups with strong public programming. Closely aligned operating model with European academic culture and similar fellowship/lecture/public-event architecture.
• Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (SCAS), Uppsala: Scandinavian IAS offering residential fellowships in the humanities and social sciences with regular seminars and public events. Directly comparable in scope, scale, and Nordic/Baltic regional positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), Princeton: The original and largest standalone IAS globally, hosting world-leading resident scholars across mathematics, natural sciences, and social science. Sets the global benchmark for the IAS model that the Greifswald Kolleg operates at smaller scale.
• Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University: Major university-affiliated IAS offering residential fellowships, extensive public lecture programming, and cross-disciplinary research. Comparable operating model though embedded within a top-tier research university.
• Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS), Stanford University: Long-standing residential fellowship program for distinguished social scientists, hosted within Stanford. Closely comparable in mission and fellowship design, though with broader US positioning and larger endowment.

Others

• Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation: The Kolleg's parent/founding foundation and primary funder, which runs its own separate science, education, and cultural programs (including science awards and school partnerships). Relevant as ecosystem partner and shareholder of the Krupp operating company that underwrites foundation income.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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