April 5, we launched a survey on authors’ experiences with the peer review process and how this may vary between different types of journals, with a special focus on interdisciplinary work. Authors of articles in 21 selected scientific journals were invited. If you have received a survey invitation and have questions about the project you […]
A new R-QUEST policy brief, on the European Reform of Research Assessment, is launched. Click here to download.
R-QUEST is organising the workshop “Unsettling Research Quality” 21.-22. September 2022 in Oslo. Deadline for abstract submission: 6th May 2022. For more information, please see: Unsettling Research Quality Workshop – call for abstracts.pdf
The aim of peer review for research grants and academic hiring boards is to provide expert independent judgement on the quality of research proposals and candidates. Based on findings from a recent survey, Liv Langfeldt, Dag W. Aksnes and Ingvild Reymert, find metrics continue to play a significant role in shaping these decisions, especially for […]
A new R-QUEST policy brief, on how to improve grant peer review, is launched. Click here to download.
Eu-SPRI conference 2021 – a virtual conference on research and innovation policy on the 9th-11th of June 2021.
Publication by R-QUEST researchers cited in Nature journal editorial.
Rankings of highly cited researchers receive much public attention, but a new study shows that these lists have several problematic aspects.
The R-QUEST team have published several new research articles and book chapters.
A new R-QUEST policy brief, on concerns and challenges in the new reform of research evaluation in China, is launched. Click here to download.