This area of the website contains organizational and practical information on the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR). Here you can find a description of the Institute, its structure, and its facilities. It also includes the contact data of staff members, directions to the Institute, and more. To learn more about the Institute's research, go to the laboratories and projects & publications areas. This area is divided into the following sections according to the entries in the navigation:

• Who & Where We Are
  A brief portrait of the Institute, important contacts, directions to the MPIDR, and some impressions of life and research in Rostock.
• Round Tour & Facilities
  Round tour through the Institute and information on its facilities, especially its IT and computer support and its library and information acquisition.
• Organization
  Overview of the structure and administration of the Institute including an organization chart and information about the directors, the MPIDR boards, and partnerships.
• Staff Directory
  List of MPIDR staff members with contact data and links to personal staff pages.
• Alumni & Friends
  Information on the international community of alumni and friends of the MPIDR, called the "Rostocker Ring."
• Guest Accommodation
  A guide for guests to the MPIDR guesthouses and hotels in Rostock including directions and pictures of guest apartments.