The Helmholtz Association

The Helmholtz Association contributes to solving grand challenges facing society, science and industry by conducting top-rate research in the fields of Aeronautics, Space and Transport; Earth and Environment; Energy; Health; Matter; and Information.

Mission

Staff at the Helmholtz Association's Head Office support the President in the performance of his duties on behalf of the 18 major research centres (the members) of the Helmholtz Association.

Head Office

Here we show you what resources are needed to conduct cutting-edge research. In addition, you will find some significant indicators of what the Helmholtz Association is achieving with its potential.

Facts and figures

The President of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres is responsible for setting strategy and implementing the programme-oriented funding (POF) system which underpins the Association's research strengths.

President

The Managing Director of the Helmholtz Association supports, advises and represents the President in his duties, manages the Association’s head offices in Berlin and Bonn and manages the Association's branches in Brussels, Moscow and Beijing.

Managing Director

The Helmholtz Association's international offices build networks and cooperation with non-German research organisations, universities and industrial partners to encourage efficiently produced and truly outstanding research results.

International Offices

The Initiative and Networking Fund (or President's Strategic Fund) is a key instrument of the Helmholtz Association's which realises strategic goals according to the principles of the 'Pact for Research and Innovation'.

Initiative and Networking Fund