The FinD Mi working group implements the operational work. It develops content-related questions, devises solutions, and prepares decisions for the steering committee.
FinD Mi - Research Infrastructure Database Central Hessen
Using Resources Efficiently
From laboratory equipment and specialized data services to collections and infrastructures for qualitative research — FinD Mi reveals what has often remained hidden and connects high-end technologies with researchers from a wide range of disciplines. The platform provides an efficient management system for research infrastructures that maps the entire lifecycle of devices, resources, and services, enabling collaborative use across institutional boundaries.
What FinD Mi Currently Offers You
- Over 600 research resources worth more than €100 million, bundled from 106 operators at 5 institutions, all at a glance.
- Intuitive search and filter functions with detailed information on possible applications and direct contact persons.
- Easy access to technologies, devices, and services—across universities and specific topics.
- Optimized use of existing resources and coordinated new acquisitions – good for research, the budget, and the environment.
How To Use FinD Mi
If you are a member of one of the three FCMH universities, you can easily log in using your usual university account via our secure login method (Shibboleth). There you will discover the entire range of research infrastructures in Central Hessen. Members of our regional partner institutions can also log in after a quick registration process and receive full access.
Not a university or partner member? No problem! You can explore the platform without logging in and get an overview of the research landscape. Please note, however, that some detailed information is only available when logged in.
FinD Mi embodies science that works in a networked, sustainable, and efficient manner.
Overcoming Institutional Boundaries with FinD Mi
Behind every scientific breakthrough is a brilliant mind—and the right research method. FinD Mi connects you with exactly the research infrastructure you need for your work, regardless of institutional boundaries. This creates space for genuine cooperation and scientific progress.
Through the platform, you have access to the research infrastructures of the FCMH member universities and their key partners in the Central Hesse region (the Herder Institute for Historical Research on East Central Europe in Marburg, the Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (Bioresources branch) in Gießen, and the Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim).
The People Behind FinD Mi
FinD Mi Working Group
FinD Mi Steering Committee
The steering committee is the central decision-making body of the project. It consists of the responsible vice presidents of the universities and makes strategic decisions, particularly regarding cross-university resources and project priorities.