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Dr. Verena Seibel is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences and affiliated with the European Research Centre on Migration and Ethnic Relations (ERCOMER) at Utrecht University since 2021. She holds a tenure position and previously worked at the University of Groningen (2018-2021) and University of Konstanz (2015-2018).
- PhD in Sociology (2015), Humboldt University of Berlin
- MSc in Sociology (2011), Utrecht University
- BA in Sociology (2009), University of Mannheim
Her research focuses on migrant integration through the lens of system knowledge – understanding how migrants access welfare services and benefits. By combining sociology, social policy, social psychology, and political science, she examines information acquisition mechanisms and social network influences.
Recent publications (2025) analyze:
- Migrant perspectives on childcare allowances
- Discrimination recognition in policy contexts
- Healthcare knowledge gaps
- State pension attitudes
She contributes to policy discussions through briefs on healthcare and childcare barriers, while serving on editorial boards for Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies and Journal of Ethnic and Racial Studies. Her work receives funding from Netspar Theme Grant, Microdata Access Grant, and NWO Open Competition Grant XS.
Key awards:
- PhD with Magna cum laude distinction
- Active in Utrecht Young Academy (Vice Chair since 2023)
