Leibniz Association
The Leibniz Association comprises 96 independent research institutes from the natural sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, economics, spatial sciences, social sciences and humanities. The Leibniz Institutes work on socially, economically and ecologically relevant issues and conduct knowledge- and application-oriented research.
They offer scientific infrastructures and research-based services, with a focus on knowledge transfer, particularly through the Leibniz Research Museums. The institutes co-operate closely with universities, industry and international partners and advise politics, science, industry and the public. They undergo an independent review process and are jointly funded by the federal and state governments. The Leibniz Institutes employ around 20,500 people, including 11,500 scientists, and have a financial volume of 2 billion euros.