Disclaimer/Acknowledgement

This document describes the aims and methods to assess IN3 Research Groups for 2023-2026. This protocol is a revised version of the previous Evaluation Strategy for assessing research groups at IN3. This protocol aligns with the most recent developments in science and society regarding Academic Culture, Open Science, and international developments in research evaluation. It also aligns with the UOC’s strategic plans and most recent institutional agreements to reform research assessment (DORA, COARA).

The main goal of this protocol is to help evaluate research groups according to their aims and strategies. This protocol is committed to maintaining and improving research quality and social relevance and facilitating dialogue with the Scientific Advisory Board and the university's executive board.

This evaluation incorporates elements and methodology partially based on the work conducted by the Strategy Evaluation Protocol 2021-2027, a proposal developed by the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU), the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and the Dutch Research Council (NOW). For more information about the Committee and Working Group composition, see https://www.universiteitenvannederland.nl/files/documenten/Domeinen/Onderzoek/SEP_2021-2027.pdf.

While efforts have been made to adapt and customise the content to suit the specific context of UOC, it is essential to acknowledge the foundational contributions of this Evaluation Strategy. Also, we thank Ismael Ràfols, a researcher at CWTS (Leiden University) and UNESCO Chair on Diversity and Inclusion in Global Science, for directing our attention to this strategy in the Netherlands.