06 May 2025
CoARA launches survey on metrics and indicators in research assessment
The CoARA (Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment) Working Group on Responsible Metrics and Indicators (RMI WG) has launched a new survey to explore how metrics and indicators are currently used in research assessment across CoARA member institutions and beyond. Open to all research institutions, the survey aims to investigate the status quo of indicator use in research evaluation. The survey will inform the development of an integrative framework that balances quantitative metrics with qualitative assessment methods.
The deadline for participation in the survey is 8 June 2025. The target audience are institutions and individuals involved in research assessment, including research managers, policy makers, administrators, and academics.
The aim of the survey is to map the status quo for the use of metrics and indicators in research activities across institutions, offering a comprehensive view of existing practices in order to support institutions in adopting more responsible, transparent, and effective research evluation practices aligned with CoARA’s principles. Contributions are expected to reflect institutional practices, guidelines, and experiences with research assessment. CoARA points out that input is valuable from both CoARA members and non-member institutions. Contributions will directly inform CoARA's efforts to create a fairer, more holistic research assessment ecosystem.
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