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The purpose of the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) is to grow New Zealand for all. It aims to build a strong economy by using the skills, knowledge and time of its people in conjunction with its natural resources, and financial and physical capital to improve the wellbeing of current and future generations.…

The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) is the principal advisory body to the Government of Tanzania on all matters related to science, technology, and innovation (STI). Established in 1986, COSTECH coordinates, regulates, and promotes research and innovation to support national development. This case study describes COSTECH’s initiative to strengthen the capacity of female…

The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) is the main funder of research activities in Luxembourg. It invests public funds and private donations into research projects in various branches of science and the humanities, with an emphasis on selected core strategic areas. FNR supports and coordinates activities to strengthen the link between science and society and…

In 2020 the Canadian federal funding agencies introduced a Reference Group for the Appropriate Review of Indigenous Research in recognition that culturally appropriate review of Indigenous research cannot be achieved without the involvement and co-leadership of Indigenous Peoples.

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.

This resource is a guide designed to help applicants prepare a Narrative CV for STEM postdoctoral research positions. It draws on insights from Principal Investigators and panel members at the University of Cambridge who have reviewed such CVs as part of the Narrative CV study which assessed their impact in recruitment. The guide includes examples…

We are pleased to share two slide decks designed to support the implementation of “A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations” (https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18402271). RFO Practical Guide Overview Deck This slide deck presents an overview of the Guide, its aims and origins, a brief introduction to RRA, and a run through of…

"A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations" provides action-oriented guidance, resources, and illustrative examples, for research funding organizations (RFOs) who are looking to shape and deliver responsible research assessment (RRA) practices.

“Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at RFOs: Quick-Reference Sheets from the Practical Guide” is a set of concise, action-oriented resources designed to support RFOs to engage with RRA and catalyze action. The one-page Reference Sheets provide a highly distilled summary of each section of the full Practical Guide for Research Funding Organizations, covering: Introduction to the Guide…

“Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at RFOs: Informational Briefs from the Practical Guide” is a set of three tailored resources designed to support key audiences of the Guide to engage with RRA and catalyze action. These briefs are inspired by and complement the full Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Funding Organizations. The three…

This guide, “Writing and Evaluating Narrative CVs,” is the one of three resources from the Breaking Barriers to Research Funding Applications project led by the University of Surrey, funded by UKRI/BA EDI Caucus. Authored by Fabio Fasoli, Hannah Frith, Susan Hutton, and Noelia Noel, it provides evidence-based guidance on how language in Narrative CVs affects both…

This concept map, “Barriers and Facilitators to Adopting Narrative CVs by Underrepresented Researchers,” is one of three resources from the Breaking Barriers to Research Funding Applications project led by the University of Surrey, funded by UKRI/BA EDI Caucus. Authored by Hannah Frith, Fabio Fasoli, Noelia Noel, and Susan Hutton, it presents a visual diagram developed from…

This report, “Working Together for Effective Narrative CVs: Insights, Challenges, and Next Steps,” is one of three resources from the Breaking Barriers to Research Funding Applications project led by the University of Surrey, funded by UKRI/BA EDI Caucus. It documents a June 2025 online workshop, co-organized with DORA, that brought together 14 participants, including underrepresented researchers, professional staff,…

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.

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.

This is part of DORA’s toolkit of resources to support academic institutions that are improving their policies and practices. Find other resources in the toolkit here. “Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at RPOs: Informational Briefs from the Practical Guide” is a set of three tailored resources designed to support diverse audiences connected to Research Performing Organizations (RPOs)…

This is part of DORA’s toolkit of resources to support academic institutions that are improving their policies and practices. Find other resources in the toolkit here. “Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at RPOs: Quick-Reference Sheets from the Practical Guide” is a set of concise, action-oriented resources designed to support Research Performing Organizations (RPOs) in adopting and advancing…

We are pleased to share two comprehensive slide decks designed to support the implementation of A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Performing Organizations (more here). These slides are freely available for download and can be adapted to suit your specific needs. Both include detailed speaker notes to facilitate delivery. Institutional Presentation…

This document provides guidance on the use of several indicators (sometimes called metrics) used in research assessment: the Journal Impact Factor and other measurements of journals, citation counts, h-index, field-normalized citation indicators, and altmetrics. Five principles guide the use of these metrics: be clear, be transparent, be specific, be contextual, and be fair.

"A Practical Guide to Implementing Responsible Research Assessment at Research Performing Organizations" provides action-oriented guidance, resources, and illustrative examples, for research performing organizations (RPOs) who are looking to shape and deliver responsible research assessment (RRA) practices. This includes RPOs who are looking to create an RRA strategy, organizations wanting to reform existing practices, and organizations simply wanting to take steps towards more holistic and inclusive approaches to research assessment.

Aalborg University (AAU) in Denmark has embarked on an ambitious reform of its research assessment practices, aiming to move beyond traditional journal-based metrics and towards a more holistic and mission-driven approach. As an institution committed to problem-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration, AAU sought to align research evaluation with its broader strategic goals. With approximately 3,200…

In January 2021, the University of Calgary was the first Canadian university to sign DORA, cementing an ongoing commitment to societal impact, recognition of diverse forms of scholarship, Indigenous engagement, equity, diversity and inclusion and rigorous assessment and reporting of impact to parties within and beyond the University. The process of implementing DORA has been a…

The University of Tokyo, established in 1877, is Japan’s oldest and largest national university, with three main campuses: Hongo, Komaba, and Kashiwa. The university’s major research areas span a wide range of disciplines, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary fields. In 2023, UTokyo became the first Japanese university to sign DORA. This…

These short educational videos in animated and talking head formats provide an introduction to the h-index, a commonly used scholarly metric for assessing authors’ publication output and citation impact. The videos explain how the h-index is calculated, how it is used to assess researchers, and its key limitations. They highlight important considerations, such as disciplinary…

This book critically analyses the value of citation data, altmetrics, and artificial intelligence to support the research evaluation of articles, scholars, departments, universities, countries, and funders. It introduces and discusses indicators that can support research evaluation and analyses their strengths and weaknesses as well as the generic strengths and weaknesses of the use of indicators…