The DIPF
The DIPF Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsforschung und Bildungsinformation is a leading scientific institution in the field of educational research in Germany. Founded in 1951, the institute is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main and has additional locations in Berlin and Leipzig.
The DIPF focuses on empirical research, evaluations, and the development of research and information infrastructures. Key offerings include:
The mission of the DIPF is to support science, policy, and practice in the education sector through scientific infrastructure and diverse research activities. The institute develops, documents, and disseminates knowledge about education to contribute to successful education and to address challenges in the education system. It pursues a research approach that is both fundamental and application-oriented, focusing on educational conditions, educational pathways, education in the digital world, and Open Science[2][4][5].
The DIPF is engaged in various initiatives to promote the sustainability and quality of the education system:
The DIPF is funded as a member of the Leibniz Community by the federal and state governments and complements its basic funding with competitively awarded third-party funds. Through its work, the institute makes a significant contribution to the further development of the theoretical, empirical, and methodological foundations of educational research and to addressing challenges in the education system.
