The Speaker represents IMPRS-CPQM in its external interactions, and has overall responsibility for its operation. He is a member of, and is appointed by, the Board of Directors of the MPI-CPfS.
The Coordinator assists the Speaker and Executive Board with a number of major tasks, for example handling the day-to-day business of IMPRS-CPQM and organizing events offered by the IMPRS.
The PhD officer is a contact person for all PhD students. PhD students can consult him regarding any issue in a confidential manner. If necessary, the PhD officer will mediate between different parties, e.g. a student and his/her supervisor.
Executive Board
The Executive Board advises and supports the Speaker, and decides by consensus about conceptual changes to IMPRS-CPQM.
Advisory Working Group on Admissions
The main task of the Working Group is to ensure rapid decisions regarding the candidature of students, which requires strong interaction with the universities participating in IMPRS-CPQM.