
The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) is a private, non-profit research institute established in 2010 by Klaus Tschira and the Klaus Tschira Foundation. HITS conducts basic research in natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science, focusing on complex simulations across scales, data interpretation, and enabling science through computational research. Its application areas span from molecular biology to astrophysics, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity through numerous cross-group and cross-disciplinary projects. The institute is funded by the Klaus Tschira Foundation and operates with a mission to achieve scientific excellence in an interdisciplinary setting, fostering new ideas and supporting young researchers.

The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) is a private, non-profit research institute established in 2010 by Klaus Tschira and the Klaus Tschira Foundation. HITS conducts basic research in natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science, focusing on complex simulations across scales, data interpretation, and enabling science through computational research. Its application areas span from molecular biology to astrophysics, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity through numerous cross-group and cross-disciplinary projects. The institute is funded by the Klaus Tschira Foundation and operates with a mission to achieve scientific excellence in an interdisciplinary setting, fostering new ideas and supporting young researchers.