Ombudspeople

Ombudsman for Good Scientific Practice

Prof. Dr. Joachim Friedrich Quack

Ombudsman since 2024

• Phil.-hist. Class: Full member since 2009
• Affiliation: University of Heidelberg
• Email (work): joachim_friedrich.quack@urz.uni-heidelberg.de
• Website: www.uni-heidelberg.de/fakultaeten/philosophie/zaw/aegy/institut/quack.html

Responsibilities and Duties of This Ombudsperson

For consultation, preliminary review, and mediation of disputes regarding good scientific practice, the Academy’s leadership has appointed a neutral ombudsperson of high personal integrity from among its members. In particular, the ombudsperson is tasked with serving as a point of contact for the parties involved—while strictly maintaining confidentiality—to provide advice when a suspected violation of the principles of good scientific practice is brought to their attention. In addition, the ombudsperson will investigate the facts of the matter, take further steps depending on the outcome, and consult the Good Scientific Practice Commission.

Ombudsperson for Collaborative Partnerships

Dr. Dirk Fonfara

Ombudsperson since 2026

• Staff member at the Karl Jaspers Complete Edition research project (KJG)
• Email (work): dirk.fonfara@hadw-bw.de
• Website: www.hadw-bw.de/academy/staff

Responsibilities and Duties of this Ombudsperson

The “Partnership and Cooperation” Ombudsperson is appointed by mutual agreement between the Staff Council and the Executive Board for a term of four years. She may be contacted at any time for consultation, preliminary review, and mediation in cases of conflict involving issues such as bullying, discrimination, stalking, sexual harassment, or similar matters. The ombudsperson is also available to provide advice while maintaining strict confidentiality. Cases that cannot be resolved by the ombudsperson are referred to the Commission for Cooperative Behavior.