| Institution | University of Edinburgh |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Institution Type | Comprehensive University or equivalent |
| Assessment Topics | Responsible metrics |
| Type of Decision | Hiring, Promotion, Retention |
| Populations Affected | All staff |
| Type of Source Material | Action plan, Principles |
| Scope of Policy | Institution-wide |
| Academic Disciplines | Discipline non-specified |
| Source Material Link | https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/research-office/2019/05/30/responsible-use-of-research-metrics/ |
| Notes | The source material refers to interventions in place since 2019. |
In this blogpost, the University of Edinburgh’s Research Office explains the concept of ‘responsible research metrics’, what the University is doing to implement this and why, and what this means for research and researchers.