Professor Dr. Katja Becker

DFG President Professor Dr. Katja Becker

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The President represents the DFG publicly and within the organisation and works with the Executive Committee to decide its overall strategy.

Katja Becker has been President of the DFG since January 2020 and was re-elected for a further four-year term at the 2023 General Assembly. Her second term began in January 2024.