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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.

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Goals and Mission

Goals and Mission

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

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Verwaltungs- und Benutzungsordnung (Statutes)
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History

History

The ZiF was founded in 1968 as the first Institute for Advanced Study in Germany and nucleus of Bielefeld University. It has served as a model for numerous similar institutions throughout the world.

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Maps and Facilities

Rooms

The ZiF campus with its function fooms, offices, Apartments and sports facilities.

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Travelling to the ZiF

Getting there

The ZiF is located above the University in the west of the city of Bielefeld.

Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF)
Methoden 1
33615 Bielefeld

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