Research quality

The quality of the Research Group over the past 5-year period is assessed in its international, national or —where appropriate— regional context. The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) does so by assessing an Research Group considering its aims and strategy. Central in this assessment are the contributions to the body of scientific knowledge. The SAB reflects on the quality and scientific relevance of the research. Moreover, the academic reputation and leadership within the field are assessed. The Board’s assessment is grounded in a narrative argument and supported by evidence of the scientific achievements of the Research Group in the context of the national or international research field, as appropriate to the specific claims made in the narrative. The protocol explicitly follows the guidelines of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) adopted by UOC.