Service
Service & Infrastructure for your Research Groups
After almost 60 years of experience, we know what researchers need to do successful collaborative work: Space, time, and the freedom to really concentrate on the subject ahead. On these pages you will find everything we can do here at ZiF to support you in focusing on your research.
Every Research Group has an assigned assistant from our Group & Conference support team. They are in charge of the administrative processes regarding the organisation of your stay, the invitations of your guests, the organisation of events, conferences etc.
We try to take over a lot of the organisational side of things to enable our fellows to focus on research and joint collaboration as much as possible. This also goes for IT support, facility management, travel reimbursement, contact with the University's International Office, catering services, or support with science communication.
Why ZiF – Testimonials
»Our time at ZiF has been wonderful. [...] ZiF has an incredible infrastructure, like the apartments, the meeting rooms; and the ZiF staff is so supportive.«Mariana AssisFederal University of Goiás, BRA
»It is like coming home.«Clive OppenheimerCambridge University, UK
»I can highly recommend applying here at ZiF [...]. It's just a perfect environment for interdisciplinary research.«Tina HegerLeuphana University Lüneburg
ZiF Glossar - A to Z
ZiF Glossar - Research in Groups
| Topic | Beschreibung |
|---|---|
| Most of the relevant information about funding - what we do and do not fund, what is expected from members of the groups etc. - can be found in the current Call for Applications. Please, always check out the current call. We also have an FAQ section on our website where you could find answers to questions beyond the call. <a href="https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/einrichtungen/zif/events/#/" target="_blank">Beispiellink</a> | |
| As Bielefeld University's Institute for Advanced Study, ZiF supports interdisciplinary and innovative research projects. Find information on all of our funding opportunities, ranging from the main format "Research in Groups", to the postdoc network "Das Junge ZiF" and the Workshop format. | |
| Here you will find an overview of ZiF's conference spaces and their equipment, ZiF campus, including the pool and surroundings, and the residential areas (apartments). |
For further questions please contact:
Dr. Daniela Noll-Opitz
Dr. Nadine Sutmöller
zif-proposalsupport@uni-bielefeld.de
ZiF Office Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30 – 12:30
Additional office hours are available by prior appointment.
Lodging Management
Monday to Thursday 9:00 – 15:30
Friday 9:00 – 14:00
Facility Management
Monday to Thursday 9:00 – 15:30
Friday 9:00 – 14:00
If you cannot reach the ZiF staff in an emergency, please contact the University's Facility Service.