"This is a great success for the University, which demonstrates our national and international ability to compete across the board: from the natural and life sciences to the humanities and social sciences," says a delighted University President Andreas Marx. "The millions in funding for the two Clusters will give the whole of Thuringia an additional boost. It makes us even more attractive and visible as a location for international cutting-edge research." The President thanked everyone involved both inside and outside the University. "This success is due to the outstanding commitment of all participating researchers and the science-supporting areas. Excellence can only be achieved together," said Marx, including his predecessors and the state of Thuringia in his thanks.