organization
Organization of the academy
The Heidelberg Academy of Sciences has the legal status of a public corporation and is the academy of sciences for the state of Baden-Württemberg. It enjoys the special protection and support of the Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts(external link).
The Executive Board manages the Academy. It consists of the President and the Secretaries of both classes. The plenary session of the Academy is made up of the members ( internal link) of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Class and the Philosophy and History Class. Each class may have a maximum of 50 full members. In addition, up to 50 corresponding members may be appointed to each class.
The Academy's research projects are supported by project-related commissions. The commissions support the implementation of the project by providing advice and supervision.
The administrative office ( internal link) serves the academy and supports it in all its affairs.
The Executive Board
Hans-Georg Kräusslich
President of the Academy
He is a virologist and was Dean of the Heidelberg Medical Faculty at Heidelberg University until September 30, 2023. From 2015 to 2019, Hans-Georg Kräusslich was Secretary of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Class.
Sabine Dabringhaus
Secretary of the Philosophy and History Department
Her research interests include the history of the late imperial empire in China, nationalism in 20th-century China, and the history of Chinese humanities.
Lutz Gade
Secretary of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Class
His areas of work include organometallic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, coordination chemistry (stereoselective catalysis), and functional dye chemistry.
Previous presidents
The office of president has only existed at the academy since 1941. The term of office is currently three years, and re-election is possible.
ombudspersons
The two ombudspersons at the Academy have divided up their responsibilities. One ombudsperson is responsible for "good scientific practice," while the other is responsible for "cooperative behavior" in the workplace. They can be contacted at any time.
staff council
The staff council represents all employees of the academy. Its responsibilities are determined by the Baden-Württemberg State Staff Representation Act. The staff council consists of six individuals elected by the academy's employees.