Research and innovation to provide evidence that support reforms of research assessment

The main goal of this opportunity is to generate evidence that supports practical changes in how research and researchers are assessed. It aims to encourage more responsible and comprehensive evaluation methods, considering not only publications but also a wider range of research outputs and activities. Focus areas include improving scientific knowledge on assessment tools, addressing biases, supporting reforms in research assessment, and promoting diversity and systemic change. The scope covers EU countries and associated countries, with some non-EU countries also eligible under certain conditions. The opportunity is open to projects that advance research and innovation in research assessment reforms across disciplines and organizations.

• Proposals must follow the page limit and layout requirements as specified in the application guidelines.
• Projects should be based in eligible countries, mainly EU and associated countries, with some exceptions for non-EU participants.
• Projects must meet evaluation and award criteria as set out in the program documents.
• Applicants must comply with the legal and financial conditions of the grant program.
• Projects should focus on providing evidence for research assessment reforms, identifying knowledge gaps, and implementing research in priority areas.

Examples:

• A project testing new ways to assess researchers beyond their publication record in a European university network.
• A study comparing the effectiveness of inclusive research assessment tools across several EU countries.
• A collaborative initiative to identify and reduce bias in research evaluation practices within multidisciplinary research organizations.

Personnel costs
Subcontracting
Travel and subsistence
Equipment (depreciation or rental)
Consumables and materials
Dissemination and communication
Access to research infrastructure
IPR and certification
Audit costs
Indirect costs (25% flat rate)
Internally invoiced services

• Budget for this Call: 2,000,000€
• Number of Grants attributed: 1
• Maximum value per project: 2,000,000€
• Minimum value per project: 2,000,000€

• Applicants must be based in EU countries or associated countries, with some non-EU countries eligible under certain provisions.
• Proposals must comply with the application format and page limits.
• Applicants should address the specific goals and expected outcomes of the call.
• Projects must follow the evaluation and award criteria set by the program.
• Applicants must adhere to the legal and financial rules of the grant scheme.
• Eligibility may depend on country-specific funding provisions for some non-EU participants.