From the NEPS research proposal to the founding of the institute to the present day, the Leibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories looks back on an exciting history of development. As a central institution of interdisciplinary educational research, LIfBi contributes to making Bamberg one of the most important locations for educational research in Germany.

As an independent research institution, LIfBi is integrated into an extensive network of institutions, associations and individuals and maintains close scientific and organizational relationships with partners. Traditionally, LIfBi has particularly close ties within the Leibniz Association, but also to the University of Bamberg and to the members of the NEPS network. 

LIfBi was founded in 2014 as an independent research institution. Today, the institute is divided into three scientific departments, the Center for Study Management, the Director's Department and the Administration. The institute is managed by the board of directors and accompanied and advised by a scientific advisory board and a board of trustees. The organisation further includes junior research groups and commissioners as well as elected representatives.

LIfBi employs about 250 people in scientific and administrative positions. All employees can be found in the people search, with filter options.