The ZFT research advisors provide information and advice on funding programs from the federal government, the state of Bavaria and a large number of foundations as well as on EU funding programs and other transnational funding programs. They provide support in finding project partners and offer competent assistance during the application phase.

The Research Networking team is the communication center of the ZFT. The employees develop and supervise formats on research topics, plan and organize events, manage the research section of the OTH homepage as web editors and are the link to the Communications Office in matters of press and public relations.

The Research Administration Digitization team is working on an information system that optimizes administrative processes between the ZFT, other administrative departments (especially the Finance and Human Resources Department) and researchers.

The management of the ZFT aims to create optimal conditions for innovative research and ensure its success. It supports the transfer of innovations from the university to companies and society.