Scientific Council

The tasks of the Scientific Council are described in the Rules of Association of DESY. Among other tasks the Scientific Council

  • promotes the cooperation with universities and other research institutes,
  • ensures an optimal use of DESY, together with the directorate and the Scientific Committee,
  • cooperates in appointments for the directorate and of leading scientists and
  • advises DESY on important scientific matters.

Usually the Scientific Council meets twice a year. It consists of up to 15 members, each member is elected for 3 years with one possible extension.

The next meeting of the Scientific Council (175.SC) will be held on Mo/Tue 14/15 December 2026. We will organize this meeting in person at the DESY site Hamburg and will provide remote access. A preparation meeting (SC members only) a few days prior to the 175.SC meeting will take place as an online event.

Dial in information for the video/web conference will be given to the SC members and guests in a separate email.

Photo of the Members of the SC and guests at their meeting (174.SC) in May 2026

Photo of the Members of the SC and guests at their meeting (173.SC) in November 2025