6. Strategy for the next 4-5 years

Finally, the RG reflects on the strategy needed for the future. The unit may present a SWOT analysis, which overviews the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for the next 4-5 years. The strengths and weaknesses relate to the properties and characteristics of the RG. The opportunities and threats relate to scientific, social, or other external developments. The RG is expected to discuss the research plan (challenges, topics, lines) for the next few years and the viability and sustainability of the group. This item must not be related to funding only, although a discussion about the funding issues should be included. The discussion about funding is expected to be related to the overall strategy of the group and not to be considered as an isolated indicator. The strategy for the next 4-5 years must also include the specific aspects: 1) Interdisciplinarity, 2) Open Science, 3) PhD Policy and Training, 4) Academic Culture, and 5) Human Resources Policy.