Organization
The IPF is a publicly funded research institute. As a member of the Leibniz Association, it receives its basic funding in equal parts from the federal and state governments. The institute operates as a registered non-profit association.
The association's bodies include the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, the Board of Trustees, and the Scientific Advisory Board.
The institute is managed by the Board of Directors, which consists of the Scientific Director and the Administrative Director. To perform key management tasks, the Board of Directors is supported by the Executive Staff.
The IPF is organized into five Divisions. The directors of these Divisions form the Directorate and advise the Board of Directors on research profile and strategy.
The Divisions are supported by the central administrative and technical services provided by the departments Administration and Research Technology.