Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research - Conducts research in the Arctic, the Antarctic and at temperate latitudes. It coordinates Polar research in Germany and provides both the necessary equipment and the essential logistic back up for polar expeditions. www.awi-bremerhaven.de
Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leipnitz e.V. - A research community of 78 independent research institutes and service institutes in Germany. Their research focus is on natural and medical sciences. Information and links to the individual institutes. www.wgl.de/englisch.html