The Wissenschaftskolleg Kristallographie is an advisory body for questions of fundamental importance affecting the overall field of crystallography in research, teaching, and publications, as well as all aspects of the work of the Society. It is appointed by the Board only in specific matters that are too far-reaching for a simple Board decision, but too complex to be addressed at meetings of the full Board and Advisory Council. In these cases, the Wissenschaftskolleg can be used to appoint a group of scientists who represent the subject of crystallography in its entire breadth, and who could study the subject in depth.
The Wissenschaftskolleg Kristallographie last met in 2023 and was released after fulfilling its task.