The DFG Priority Program DynaTrait (2015-2020) uses aquatic communities as a model to investigate how variability of individual traits scale up to influence the functioning on ecosystem level
The project BIOPIC, funded by a DFG Emmy Noether grant to Prof. Zurell (2018-2023), investigates the dynamics of species and species communities under the impact of global change
Project MoveUP, funded by a DFG Emmy Noether grant to Dr. Schlägel (2021-2023), investigates how interactions between moving individuals influence population dynamics
The BMBF funded project ORYCS (2019-2023) creates the scientific basis for socioeconomically equitable management of savannas while preserving biodiversity
The BMBF funded project BIBS (2016-2021), embedded in the BBIB network, used an interdisciplinary approach to better understand coupling of ecosystems and ecosystem transitions
