The institute's day-to-day business is managed by an executive board consisting of the institute director as managing director (Prof. Dr. Peter Haslinger), the institute's administrative director (Dr. Christian Schmidt), and two additional members.
The Board of Trustees monitors the legality, appropriateness, and economic efficiency of the management. It has a comprehensive right to information and decides on all fundamental matters concerning the institute.
The Herder Institute Association has 18 corporate members, mostly institutions and professional associations with a special connection to historical research on Eastern Central Europe.
The Leibniz Chair is awarded to outstanding researchers who have developed a close relationship with a Leibniz Institute through their scientific work.
With the appointment of Herder Chairs the Institute is bringing together expertise and becoming part of a strong regional network.
