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Financing

The institute gets its basic financing from public funds with a share of 50 per cent each from the state and federal government. In 2022, a regular budget of EUR 27 million was provided. In addition, the institute aquires third party funds through projects and industrial contracts. Third party funding amounted to EUR 13,5 million in 2022.

This institute is co-financed by tax funds
on the basis of the budget approved
by the Saxon State Parliament.

Staff

By December 31, 2022, the IPF had a total of 483 employees.

Visiting scientists

At any time, a large number of visiting scientists works at the institute for different periods. In 2022, their number amounted to 69 from 21 countries.