External Evaluation
Independent experts evaluate the onboarding and dual-career measures included in applications for the Appointment Accelerator and Tenure Track Professorship programs. In the case of the Tenure Track Professorship program, an additional scientific evaluation is carried out by peer reviewers.
Experts on international appointments
Onboarding measures are key to the successful integration of international researchers at German academic institutions. Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft therefore regards these measures as an important part of its programs. Onboarding is defined in a broad sense and includes all activities that serve to successfully integrate international academics into their new workplace.
The following international experts evaluate the onboarding measures included in applications:
Hans-Dieter Daniel
Universität Zürich, Prof. em. for Quantitative Research on Higher Education
Quantitative studies of science, peer review research, research on evaluations, survey, and rankings
Mark de Vos
University of Copenhagen, International Staff Mobility
Co-head of International Staff Mobility (ISM) providing comprehensive support and assistance for all international researchers with all aspects of relocating to and settling in Denmark, Global President of the International Dual Career Network, Bridgehead for EURAXESS Denmark
Cathleen Fisher
Former President of the American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2008-2021), former Executive Director German-American Fulbright Commission (2021-2023)
Donia Lasinger
Wiener Wissenschafts-, Forschungs- und Technologiefonds (WWTF)
Program Manager Vienna Research Groups for Young Investigators (recruitment of international academics), Dual Career Service Support
Madeleine Lüthy
ETH Zürich, Personnel Development and Leadership
Head of consulting for professors: attraction, onboarding, leadership support
Terhi Mölsä
Fulbright Finland Foundation
Strategic leadership and management, partnerships for internationalization and mobility
Martina van de Sand
Science Consulting
Career development and internationalization
Kathrine Vangen
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, International Senior Adviser
Internationalization and international HR, international recruitment and onboarding, ENHANCE+ intercultural development training, transferable skills and staff well-being