Personal profile
Primary fields of research
Institutionelle, organisatoriske og politiske implikationer af evaluering og evalueringssystemer.
Short presentation
My primary research area is evaluation. I am also interested in qualitative methods.
I am the leader of CREME (Center for Research on Evaluation, Measurement and Effects).
Office hours: Wednesdays 11-12
CV
Born: June 14, 1961
Education: PhD, University of Southern Denmark
Previous positions:
1989-1992: PhD Student
1994-1996: Assistant Professor, University of Southern Denmark
1996-2002: Associate Professor, University of Southern Denmark
2002-2007: Professor MSO, University of Southern Denmark
2007-2013: Professor, University of Southern Denmark
May 1, 2013: Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen. Leader of Center for Research on Effects, Measurement and Evaluation (CREME).
External positions
Professor , University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
2007 → 30 Apr 2013
Syddansk Universitet, University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
2002 → 2007
Lektor, University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
1996 → 2002
Adjunkt , University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
1994 → 1996
PhD-studerende, University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
1989 → 1992
Keywords
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Evaluation
- Qualitative Methods
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Evaluering af projekter: og andre ting, som ikke er ting
Dahler-Larsen, P., 27 Sept 2013, Odense : Syddansk Universitetsforlag. 250 p. (University of Southern Denmark Studies in History and Social Sciences; No. 463).Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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The Evaluation Society
Dahler-Larsen, P., 2011, Stanford: Stanford University Press. 265 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Constitutive Effects of Performance Indicators: Getting Beyond Unintended Consequences
Dahler-Larsen, P., 2014, In: Public Management Review (Print). 16, 7, p. 969-986 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Evaluation policies in philanthropic foundations: Ideals and realities
Dahler-Larsen, P., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Evaluation: The International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Thomas Schwandt: Values, Existence, and Civic Virtue
Dahler-Larsen, P., 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: American Journal of Evaluation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › Research › peer-review
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An Open Letter to Ray and the First Generation of Evaluators
Dahler-Larsen, P., 2025, A Global Tribute to a Lifelong Dedication: Ray C Rist.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Report chapter › Communication
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Display
Dahler-Larsen, P., 2025, Metoder i statskundskab. Møller Hansen, K., Bøgh Andersen, L. & Cecchini, M. (eds.). 4 ed. København: Hans Reitzels Forlag, p. 463-482Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Education › peer-review
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Evaluering
Dahler-Larsen, P., 2025, Kvalitative metoder. Brinkmann, S. & Tanggaard, L. (eds.). 4 ed. København : Hans Reitzels Forlag, p. 205-226Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Education › peer-review
Activities
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Tilsyn mellem kontrol og udvikling
Dahler-Larsen, P. (Other)
14 Aug 2025Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Lecture and oral contribution
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The Skeptical Turn in Evaluation
Dahler-Larsen, P. (Other)
5 Mar 2025Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Lecture and oral contribution
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What can we do with program theory
Dahler-Larsen, P. (Other)
12 Feb 2025Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Lecture and oral contribution
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Ekspertmøde som led i policy fellowship
Dahler-Larsen, P. (Participant)
7 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in an event - types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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European Evaluation Society
Dahler-Larsen, P. (Speaker), Goodyear, L. (Speaker) & Bustelo, M. (Speaker)
26 Sept 2024Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Lecture and oral contribution
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Fremstilling af kvalitative data
Dahler-Larsen, P. (Other)
30 Apr 2024Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Lecture and oral contribution
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Virker APV? Bestil en Forsker: Online for Ergoterapeutforeningen
Dahler-Larsen, P. (Other)
25 Apr 2024Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Lecture and oral contribution
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Virker APV? - Bestil en Forsker - Samsø
Dahler-Larsen, P. (Other)
25 Apr 2024Activity: Presentations, memberships and other activity types › Lecture and oral contribution
Press/Media
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Tech-fri undervisning på universitet: »Det har skabt et helt andet niveau af opmærksomhed og nærvær«
14/08/2025
1 Media contribution
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Undervisning uden skærme: “Luften var fortættet af opmærksomhed”
16/05/2025
1 Media contribution
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Vive: Evaluering bør være en del af den politiske proces for at øge tilliden mellem borger og system
15/04/2024
1 Media contribution
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Professor: Jeg savner vidensopsamling fra fondene
26/09/2023
1 Media contribution
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Eksperter bag test-anbefalinger er uenige: En rodebunke eller et nuanceret indspark?
13/09/2023
1 Media contribution
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Forsker: Vi kan fravælge restauranter med sur smiley - hvorfor ikke arbejdspladser?
21/07/2023
1 Media contribution
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Prizes
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Prismodtager: Årets Underviser 2014
Dahler-Larsen, P. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions