The IAF supports the interdisciplinary communication between the faculties and the competence centres of the research thrusts in order to initiate and shape application-oriented research - often together with corporate partners - and support the transfer of results.
In addition, IAF and its members promote practical relevance in the education of students. By integrating research projects into teaching and combining them with bachelor or master theses, students are given the opportunity to work on research projects. The IAF Research Management informs professors about current research programmes, supports them in processing new applications and advises them in project management.
