In order to keep pace with international competition between research centers, the Paracelsus Medical University has decided to mainly support areas in which it has already demonstrated competence, expertise and has produced results. 

The main research areas at the Paracelsus Medical University are as follows:

• Neurological and psychiatric diseases
• Allergies and immunological diseases
• Oncological diseases
• Musculoskeletal disorders, biomechanics, sports medicine
• Metabolic diseases and atherosclerosis