Research Commission

The Research Commission is the DOG body that decides on the allocation of funding and develops the guidelines for various funding instruments. It ensures that research funding is provided in a transparent, fair, and scientifically sound manner—with a particular focus on early-career ornithologists.

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Speaker

Tim Schmoll Research Commission

tim.schmoll@uni-bielefeld.de Fokus

Evolutionary ecology, behavioral ecology, breeding biology, experimental design & statistics

Scientific staff member, BioConsult, Husum

Members

Dr. Susanne Jenni-Eiermann Research Commission

susi.jenni@vogelwarte.ch Fokus

Flight physiology, stress and disorders

Retired since 2020, formerly head of the Stress and Disorders department and laboratory manager, Swiss Ornithological Institute

Co-Head of the Bird Observatory Working Group Portrait

Prof. Dr. Martin Haase Co-Head of the Bird Observatory Working Group

martin.haase@uni-greifswald.de

Phylogenetics, Population Genetics

Go to website Fokus

Phylogenetics, Population Genetics

Scientific staff member at the Zoological Institute and Museum of the University of Greifswald

Co-Head of the Bird Observatory Working Group since 2006

Wieland Heim Research Commission

wieland.heim@uni-oldenburg.de

Go to website Fokus

Bird migration, anthropogenic influences

Research associate in the Migration Ecology working group, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

Research Commission since 2020

1st Vice President Prof. Dr. Heiko Schmaljohann

heiko.schmaljohann@do-g.de

Go to website Fokus

Bird migration research

Head of the Migration Ecology working group

1st Vice President of the DOG since 2022

Research Committee FAQ

What is the research committee?

It is a committee established by the DOG that is responsible for research funding and for shaping the framework conditions for it.

What tasks does the commission have?

She reviews grant applications, develops statutes for the various funding programs, and regularly reports to the board.

How is the research committee composed?

It consists of professionally qualified members, who are proposed by the Executive Board and Advisory Board and confirmed by the General Assembly. The 1st Vice President is a permanent member.

How long is the term of office?

The term of office is three years. Re-election of members is possible.

Who leads the research commission?

The committee shall elect a spokesperson and a deputy from among its members.

How does the Commission work?

It meets at least once a year, preferably during the DOG Annual Meeting. Additional digital meetings are convened as needed.

How are decisions made?

Commission decisions are made by majority rule.

Can the Commission obtain external expertise?

Yes. If needed, external specialists can be consulted for advice when special expertise is required.

What role does the Research Commission play within the DOG?

It is the central body for research funding and makes a significant contribution to the targeted support of early-career researchers and ornithological projects.