The Institute for Applied Research (IAF) is divided into two main research areas with a total of nine competence centres and new fields of research. The Innovation & Transfer field supports researchers in all questions concerning transfer. The research management provides additional operational and administrative support.
The IAF is managed by a scientific directorate consisting of Prof. Dr. Uta Bronner as Scientific Director as well as Prof. Dr. Dieter Uckelmann and Prof. Dr. Berndt Zeitler as deputies.