The Advisory Boards are external advisory bodies attached to the institutes, and consist of representatives of science, industry, business and public life. For each institute, approximately twelve members are appointed to the Advisory Board by the Executive Board with the approval of the director(s) of the institute. Their annual meetings are attended by at least one member of the Executive Board.
They act as advisors to the director(s) of the institute and the Executive Board on matters concerning the research orientation and any structural changes to the institute.