Prof. Dr. Benjamin Ewert is a political scientist with a specialization in health and social policy, currently serving as Professor of Politics for Health Professions at the Department of Health Sciences, Fulda University of Applied Sciences. He holds a Venia Legendi in Political Science from Heidelberg University and earned his doctorate summa cum laude in Social Sciences from Justus Liebig University Giessen.
His academic career has been shaped by a strong interdisciplinary and comparative approach to public policy. With a research focus that includes behavioural public policy, empirical policy analysis, and social innovation, Prof. Ewert explores how governance structures and policy instruments can be designed to enhance public services—particularly in the fields of health and social welfare. His work is situated at the intersection of political science, public administration, and civil society research.
Prof. Ewert has held teaching and research positions at several institutions, including the University of Siegen, Fern Universität in Hagen, and Heidelberg University. He has been involved in numerous EU-funded research projects such as WILCO (Welfare Innovations at the Local Level) and InSup-C (Integrated Palliative Care), contributing both as a principal investigator and collaborative researcher. He has also conducted international research stays in Manchester, Prague, and Seinäjoki, further enriching his global perspective on health governance.
As a committed educator, Prof. Ewert has taught a wide range of seminars in health policy, social innovation, and behavioural governance. He has organized academic conferences and workshops, and regularly presents his research at international conferences such as ECPR and ICPP. His scholarly contributions have been recognized with the Ken Young Best Paper Prize in 2022. He is an active reviewer for numerous journals and funding bodies, including Public Administration, Behavioural Public Policy, and the European Commission.
Prof. Ewert is currently involved in institution-building and governance roles at Fulda University and maintains a strong engagement in the academic community through his editorial and peer-review work.
Themes | Global Health Foresighting |
Status | Alum |
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Rethinking Health System Resilience: Concepts and Controversies in the German Context, with Benjamin Ewert | August 29, 2025 A Conversation With Visiting Scholar Benjamin Ewert | June 5, 2025 |
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