The NUM Study Network is a research infrastructure within the Network of University Medicine (NUM). It is dedicated to enhancing clinical and clinical-epidemiological research across Germany. The NUM Study Network was established to foster collaboration among university and non-university sites. Its primary objective is to establish a standardized, efficient environment for conducting high-quality clinical studies, also through its specialty networks that cover various research fields.
The establishment of the NUM Study Network and its first specialty network, the Specialty Network Infectious Diseases, was supported as part of the NUM 2.0 funding period, enabled by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space ([BMFTR](<>)). This initial pilot phase ran from July 2024 to June 2025, during which the basic network structure was developed and also tested in preparation for the network’s long-term implementation.
A subsequent five-year funding period under NUM 3.0 was granted. Since July 2025, the NUM Study Network and the associated current and future specialty networks are funded under separate project descriptions, reflecting their specific roles and structures within the overall NUM framework.
This funding enables the NUM Study Network to establish a sustainable and competitive national infrastructure for clinical and clinical-epidemiological research in Germany.
NUM 2.0 grant No.: 01KX2121 NUM 3.0 grant No.: 01KX2524
We envision a future where clinical research is seamlessly integrated into healthcare across Germany – efficient, collaborative, and patient-centered. Through the NUM Study Network, we aim to create a sustainable research ecosystem that empowers hospitals and research institutions to generate high-quality evidence that directly benefits patient care and public health.
Our mission is to build and strengthen a nationwide, digitally supported infrastructure that enables fast, coordinated, and high-quality clinical studies – especially during times of crisis, such as pandemics. We strive to connect study sites, standardize processes, and support the rapid implementation of research through collaborative networks and digital tools.
Our primary aims are:
Together, we are laying the foundation for a resilient, innovative, and inclusive research landscape – ready to meet the health challenges of today and tomorrow.
