Interim evaluation

Qualifizierungsvereinbarung 

Formale Überprüfung

WWTF organisiert Evaluierung

• In the first up to five years, the group is mainly financed by the WWTF (in general about 70-80% of the funding). Before the end of the first phase, an evaluation (“interim evaluation”) takes place. This evaluation will consider the publication record as well as the research profile of the group leader, as well as further criteria defined by the host institution. The interim evaluation should be co-organized by WWTF and the host institution. Involvement of an international reviewer, nominated by WWTF, is mandatory. The evaluation step usually takes place in the fourth year and at the latest at the beginning of the fifth year. Earlier dates are possible.
• In case of a positive evaluation, the second phase will run for one to three years. This phase is characterized by a tenured position of the VRG leader and is mainly financed by the host institution. This means funding from WWTF should be supplemented by a significant increase in financial contributions from the host institution and/or other third party funding, in the second phase of the grant (after the interim evaluation, usually years 5-8, depending on the duration of the grant). In case of a negative result in the interim evaluation, the funding of the group will be discontinued after a “phasing out” period (max. 1 year).