Dr. Torger Möller studied sociology, computer science, medical sociology, and economics at the universities of Marburg and Hamburg. He received his doctorate from the Institute for Science and Technology Studies at Bielefeld University, where he also worked as a doctoral fellow in a DFG research training group and as a researcher from 1999 to 2003. The key findings of his doctoral thesis were awarded the second prize of the Young Scholar Award of the Institute for Humanity, Ethics, and Science. From 2003 to the end of 2007, he worked as a researcher at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities in the BMBF funding initiative "Knowledge for Decision-Making Processes - Research on the Relationship between Science, Politics, and Society". During this time, Dr. Möller taught courses at Charité - University Medicine Berlin. In 2008, he joined the Risk Communication Department of the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment. From 2009 to 2011, he worked at the Center for Cluster Development at Freie Universität Berlin as part of the Excellence Initiative. Since April 2011, Dr. Möller has been working as a senior researcher and project leader at the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW, until 2015 Institute for Research Information and Quality Assurance, iFQ). Between 2013 and 2015, he held the position of data protection officer, and from 2020 to 2022 he was acting head of Department 2 "Research System and Science Dynamics" at the Berlin branch of the DZHW. Since 2025, he has been conducting research at the Hanover branch in Department 3 "Governance in Higher Education and Science".
Dr. Torger Möller
Research Area Governance in Higher Education and Science
Researcher
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Academic research fields
Governance of science, research funding and evaluation, academic careers, and gender inequalities in the academic system
Projects
List of projects
Publications
List of publications
Assessment of a Research Funding Organization for International Mobility by Bibliometric Means. Implementation, Results and Challenges of Responsible Research Evaluation.Möller, T., & Dittmann, P. (2025).Assessment of a Research Funding Organization for International Mobility by Bibliometric Means. Implementation, Results and Challenges of Responsible Research Evaluation. In S. Sargsyan, W. Glänzel, & G. Abramo (Hrsg.), Proceedings of the 20th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI 2025) (S. 333-349). Yerevan: International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics. https://doi.org/10.51408/issi2025_059 |
Implicit reporting standards in bibliometric research: What can reviewers' comments tell us about reporting completeness?
Implicit reporting standards in bibliometric research: What can reviewers' comments tell us about reporting completeness? In S. Sargsyan, W. Glänzel, & G. Abramo (Hrsg.), Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Scientometrics & Informetrics (ISSI 2025) (Bd. 2025, S. 2199-2206). Yerevan: International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics. https://doi.org/10.51408/issi2025_132 |
" Den DAAD-geförderten Publikationen liegt ein hoher Anteil an internationalen Kooperationen zugrunde " .Möller, T., & Dittmann, P. (13. März 2025)."Den DAAD-geförderten Publikationen liegt ein hoher Anteil an internationalen Kooperationen zugrunde" [Blogbeitrag]. Abgerufen von https://www.wissenschaft-weltoffen.de/de/2025/03/13/den-daad-gefoerderten-publikationen-liegt-ein-hoher-anteil-an-internationalen-kooperationen-zugrunde/ |
Publikationen als Outputdimension der Forschungsförderung.Möller, T., & Dittmann, P. (2025).Publikationen als Outputdimension der Forschungsförderung. Internationalität und Exzellenz in bibliometrischer Perspektive. DAAD Forschung Kompakt. Bonn: DAAD. https://doi.org/10.46685/DAADStudien.2025.02 |
Gender bias in grant allocation shows a decline over time.van den Besselaar, P., Möller, T., Mom, C., Cruz-Castro, L., & Cruz-Castro, L. (2024).Gender bias in grant allocation shows a decline over time. In STI 2024 (Hrsg.), Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (STI2024). Berlin: STI2024. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14176637 |
Are there factors that influence the quality of funding acknowledgements in publications?Möller, T., Scheidt, B., & Meier, A. (2024).Are there factors that influence the quality of funding acknowledgements in publications? In STI2024 (Hrsg.), Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (STI2024). Berlin: STI2024. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14174157 |
Funding decision and applicants' careers. A case study of an early career grant.Möller, T. (2024).Funding decision and applicants' careers. A case study of an early career grant. In STI2024 (Hrsg.), Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (STI2024). Berlin: STI2024. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14171970 |
The Long and Winding Road to Excellence: The German Case.Möller, T., & Hornbostel, S. (2023).The Long and Winding Road to Excellence: The German Case. In M. Yudkevich, P. G. Altbach, & J. Salmi (Hrsg.), Academic Star Wars: Excellence Initiatives in Global Perspective (S. 177-201). Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. https://doi.org/10.7551/mitpress/14601.003.0012 |
Synthesis report on gender differences in grant application behaviour.Möller, T., Holzinger, F., Schön, L., Wedening, P., & Deixelberger, B. (2023).Synthesis report on gender differences in grant application behaviour. Berlin: DZHW. Abstract
This deliverable provides a summary of the findings of Work Package 7 of the GRANteD project. The results are based on seven online surveys carried out among researchers in six European countries. In Austria, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden, applicants to specific research funding programs were surveyed. In Germany, a representative survey was conducted among academics as potential applicants at universities (DZHW Scientist Survey). In addition, the data of doctoral graduates of the DZHW PhD panel were analyzed. The overall findings indicates that there are hardly any gender differences in application behavior of academics. |
What to do against gender bias in grant allocation?van den Besselaar, P., Mom, C., Cruz-Castro, L., Sanz Menéndez, L., Möller, T., ... & Husu, L. (2023).What to do against gender bias in grant allocation? Amsterdam: TMC. Abstract
This text summarized the recommendations that can be distilled from the research done in the GRANteD project, and from the interactions with the Stakeholder Committee, the Scientific Advisory Board, and at other exchanges with researchers in the field and with stakeholders in different interactions. |
Identifying and explaining gender differences in grant decision outcomes: The results of the case studies.Möller, T., van den Besselaar, P., Cruz-Castro, L., Sanz Menéndez, L., Sandström, U., & Mom, C. (2023).Identifying and explaining gender differences in grant decision outcomes: The results of the case studies. Berlin, Amsterdam: DZHW / TMC (nicht zur Veröffentlichung vorgesehen). |
Are there gender differences in the number of research proposals submitted?Möller, T. (8. August 2023).Are there gender differences in the number of research proposals submitted [Blogbeitrag]. Abgerufen von https://www.granted-project.eu/blogpost-9-are-there-gender-differences-in-the-number-of-research-proposals-submitted/ |
Presentations
List of presentations & conferences
Bibliometrische Methoden zur Leistungsmessung – Möglichkeiten und Grenzen.Möller, T. (2025, November).Bibliometrische Methoden zur Leistungsmessung – Möglichkeiten und Grenzen. Vortrag auf der Tagung Open Access, Reputation und Bewertungskrise in der Wissenschaft – Wie kann die Analyse von Fachkulturen zu einer Neuausrichtung beitragen?, SFB/TRR 294 „Strukturwandel des Eigentums“ in Kooperation mit der Thüringer Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek (ThULB), Jena. |
Assessment of a Research Funding Organization for International Mobility by Bibliometric Means. Implementation, Results and Challenges of Responsible Research Evaluation.Möller, T., & Dittmann, P. (2025, Juni).Assessment of a Research Funding Organization for International Mobility by Bibliometric Means. Implementation, Results and Challenges of Responsible Research Evaluation. Vortrag auf der Konferenz Shaping the Future: New Horizons in the Science of Science. 20th International Conference, Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI), Yerevan, Armenia. |
Implicit reporting standards in bibliometric research: What can reviewers’ comments tell us about reporting completeness?
Implicit reporting standards in bibliometric research: What can reviewers’ comments tell us about reporting completeness? Vortrag auf der Konferenz 20th International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI) Conference, Yerevan, Armenia. |
Geschlechterungleichheiten in der Forschungsförderung: Chancen und Herausforderungen deskriptiver Repräsentation.Möller, T. (2025, Mai).Geschlechterungleichheiten in der Forschungsförderung: Chancen und Herausforderungen deskriptiver Repräsentation. Vortrag auf dem Workshop Deskriptive Repräsentation und ungleiche Rekrutierungschancen für Eliten- und Führungspositionen, Projekt Elitenmonitor, Universität Leipzig. |
Gender bias in grant allocation shows a decline over time.van den Besselaar, P., Möller, T., Mom, C., Cruz-Castro, L., & Sanz-Menendez, L. (2025, Mai).Gender bias in grant allocation shows a decline over time. Vortrag auf der Konferenz Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA. |
Funding decision and applicants' careers. A case study of an early career grant.Möller, T. (2024, September).Funding decision and applicants' careers. A case study of an early career grant. Vortrag auf der Konferenz 28th International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators 2024 (STI), Berlin. |
Are there factors that influence the quality of funding acknowledgements in publications?Möller, T., Scheidt, B., & Meier, A. (2024, September).Are there factors that influence the quality of funding acknowledgements in publications? Vortrag auf der Konferenz 28th International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators 2024 (STI), Berlin. |
Gender bias in grant allocation shows a decline over time.van den Besselaar, P., Möller, T., Mom, C., Cruz-Castro, L., & Sanz Menéndez, L. (2024, September).Gender bias in grant allocation shows a decline over time. Vortrag auf der Konferenz 28th International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators 2024 (STI), Berlin. |
Are There Differences in Grant Application Activity Between Female and Male Academics?Möller, T. (2024, September).Are There Differences in Grant Application Activity Between Female and Male Academics? Vortrag auf der Konferenz CHER 36th Annual Conference "Higher Education and Science Future(s): Trends, Imaginaries, and Alternatives", Consortium of Higher Education Researchers (CHER), Luxembourg. |
Where is the gender bias in grant allocation? Empirical findings, conclusions and further lessons.van den Besselaar, P., Mom, C., & Möller, T. (2023, Oktober).Where is the gender bias in grant allocation? Empirical findings, conclusions and further lessons. Vortrag im Rahmen des Meeting of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Granted Project., Wien, Österreich. |
