At ZHdK, research is housed in its research units and research initiatives. Research is conducted in the five institutes and four research units of the five departments. They all emphasize research and research-based services.
The structure of research management at ZHdK is set out in the Research Dossier. This includes the Research Affairs Office and the Research Affairs Committee. The dossier is managed by Marijke Hoogenboom, Department of Performing Arts and Film.