Danish National Research Foundation: Stefan Hecht appointed new member of the board

Stefan Hecht is a new Danish National Research Foundation board member from 01/02/2025, after being appointed by Christina Egelund, the Danish Minister of Higher Education and Science, on 22/01/2025.

Stefan Hecht is a professor at the Institute of Chemistry at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Germany).

“Basic research is crucial because it provides us with the knowledge we need to make the right decisions and ensure the development of society. The Danish research environment is unique, with a strong focus on supporting science, education, and innovation.

The Danish National Research Foundation plays an important role in the landscape, and I am deeply impressed by Denmark’s strategic focus on Centers of Excellence and its commitment to supporting excellent basic research", says Stefan Hecht.

The Minister for Higher Education and Science appoints the chair and one ordinary member without external nomination. The Minister then appoints the seven remaining members of the board after the nominations of the Independent Research Fund Denmark (3), the Danish Rectors’ Conference (1), the…