The steering committee is responsible for the functional and scientific programme management. It is the topmost decision making body of the consortium and takes decisions according to the agreed objectives and work programme. It is chaired by the speakers and comprised of the heads of the individual task areas (co-spokespersons), representatives of other NFDI consortia (max. one each), up to four representatives of non-university research institutions, and representatives of the five engineering research fields as classified by the DFG (max. one each).

The executive committee supervises and coordinates the  work and progress of the individual task areas and integrates their work programmes into one overarching work programme for the consortium. It is responsible for operative project management, including internal and external communication. It consolidates information and prepares decision memos for the steering committee. Members for the executive committee are suggested by the speakers and confirmed by the steering committee. The two speakers and the co-spokespersons of the task area management are automatically members of the executive committee. The size of the committee is limited, and representation of the following groups is ensured:

• Two representatives each for academic and non-university research institutions
• Two representatives for research libraries
• Two representatives for data processing centres

The advisory board supports the other boards by giving advice regarding NFDI4Ing’s objectives from the points of view of other scientific disciplines, of industry, and of politics and governance. At least once a year, the advisory board meets with representatives of the executive committee, of the management, and of the steering committee. An up-to-date list of current members of the advisory board will we supplied at a later date.