The purpose of the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) is to grow New…
Case Studies
The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)
The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) is the principal advisory body to the…
Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR)
The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is the main funder of research activities in Luxembourg.…
Canadian federal funding agencies
In 2020 the Canadian federal funding agencies introduced a Reference Group for the Appropriate Review…
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
To encourage high-quality, constructive, and unbiased grant reviews, in 2020 the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) implemented a reviewer performance assessment system.
Queensland University of Technology
QUT is applying DORA principles across all faculties through a university-wide Action Plan. Since 2021, the institution has prioritized equity and fair metrics, with full implementation continuing through 2027. A review of the Academic Career Framework will further embed these practices, supported by broad consultation and collaboration with other DORA signatories.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences
This case study shares the Major R&D Outcome-Oriented Evaluation System implemented by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in recent years which emphasized impactful research and moved beyond purely quantitative metrics.
Aalborg University
Aalborg University (AAU) in Denmark has embarked on an ambitious reform of its research assessment…
University of Calgary
In January 2021, the University of Calgary was the first Canadian university to sign DORA,…
University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo, established in 1877, is Japan’s oldest and largest national university, with…