Structure

The INP's strategy is supported by the structure of the Institute. The INP has a matrix structure: in terms of content, it is divided into five main research programmes with associated departments; in terms of organisation and staff, the INP is divided into 14 scientific departments and three cooperative departments (plus management support, support departments and administration).

The organisational units provide the staff for projects within the research programmes, guaranteeing the preservation and expansion of know-how. Thematically and methodically specialised project groups are at the core of the organisation and responsible for the handling of the in-depth topics of the research programmes. Collaboration is regarded as a matter of course during cross-cutting assignments.

The management support assists the different management levels in matters of research strategy and research policy and guides INP researchers in raising of external funds. In addition, the management support provides assistance in the implementation of large-scale projects and in project management.

The institutes legal and patent consulting as well as communications and public relations are integrated directly within the board departments. Tasks relating to administration and infrastructure are merged into a separate department.