About the Institute

Mission

The Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach (MFO, Oberwolfach Research Institute for Mathematics) is a research institute and meeting point for the world's leading mathematicians to exchange ideas about the most recent developments in their field, initiate new projects and connect with young scientists. Read more ...

Guiding principles

On these pages we summarize the underlying principles for our work and describe how they are implemented at the institute.

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Structure

Here you can find information on the legal structure of the MFO and its boards: Scientific Committee, Administrative Council and Scientific Advisory Board. Read more ...

Funding

The MFO is a member of the Leibniz Association, financed by the German federal government and the governments of all the local states of Germany. Moreover, the MFO is supported by the Friends of Oberwolfach (Förderverein), by the Oberwolfach Foundation and further organisations. Read more ...

Director & Staff

The Director of the MFO together with the Vice-Director is legally responsible for the budget and administration of the Institute. He issues all invitations to the Institute and coordinates the scientific program with the Scientific Committee of the Institute. See the website of the Director.

Local staff provides all the services necessary for a successful and pleasant research stay at the MFO. Here you can find a list of MFO's staff members in administration and house keeping with links to individual websites.

Contact

Please see the contact details for our postal address, phone numbers and travel information for visitors.

News

list of recent news from the MFO for the mathematical community.

Job Offers

If you would like to join our team and help to organize international mathematical research please check our current job offers.

History

Founded in 1944 the MFO has developed into an international research centre hosting almost 3000 scientists from all over the world each year. See the MFO's history website for further information.