The ZiF

The ZiF is Bielefeld University's Institute for Advanced Study and fosters outstanding and innovative interdisciplinary research projects. The ZiF is an independent thematically open research institution and is open to scholars from all disciplines and all countries.

• Flyer What is the ZiF? (PDF)

Goals and Mission of the ZiF

• Essential Texts
• Verwaltungs- und Benutzungsordnung (Statutes) (PDF, german only)

Living and Working at the ZiF

ZiF's Board of Directors

ZiF-Team

• Management
• Academic Staff
• Administration
• Conference Office
• Research Secretaries
• Public Relations/Translations
• IT
• Library
• Internal Catering and Cleaning Services
• Technical Services
• Student Assistants

ZiF's Advisory Council

Maps and Facilities of the ZiF

Travelling to the ZiF

Circle of Friends and Donors of the ZiF