Support to reforms of research assessment in the European Research Area
The 'Support to reforms of research assessment in the European Research Area' program, identified as HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ERA-01-07, is a crucial initiative under Horizon Europe aimed at modernizing and improving the evaluation of research and researchers. This program seeks to drive institutional changes across Europe to foster a more open, unbiased, and impactful research and innovation system. By supporting collaborative efforts and providing cascading grants, it promotes a diversified approach to assessing research outputs and tasks, moving beyond traditional metrics.
Who is Funded
The program targets a broad spectrum of research and innovation stakeholders across the European Research Area (ERA), with an emphasis on fostering a more robust and equitable research assessment system. It is designed to support institutional changes and facilitate international cooperation in reforming research evaluation.
What is Funded
This program funds initiatives focused on reforming research assessment practices. It supports a diverse range of activities aimed at modernizing how research is evaluated, extending beyond traditional publication metrics to embrace broader research outputs and open science principles. The projects should aim to implement institutional changes and facilitate knowledge sharing.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program provides financial support primarily through grants, with a substantial maximum funding amount for the main project and specific limits for cascading grants to third parties. Project durations are set to ensure sufficient time for the ambitious reforms envisioned.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to specific conditions, including those related to application submission, consortium formation, budget allocation, and broader policy considerations such as open science and ethics. These requirements ensure alignment with the program's objectives and broader EU policies.
Application Procedure
The application process for this program is now closed, having followed a single-stage submission procedure. Evaluation of proposals was conducted, with results communicated to applicants.
Legal Basis
The program operates under a comprehensive legal framework established by the European Union, primarily within the Horizon Europe program. It is founded on regulations and decisions that outline its mandate and operational guidelines, with official texts accessible through specified EU channels.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
5,000,000 €
Allocated Budget:
5,000,000 €
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
European Union, non-associated third countries (exceptionally eligible for Union funding for coordination and support actions), and international cooperation outside EU Member States and Associated Countries.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Research projects, researchers, research units, research institutions, higher education institutions, research funding and performing organisations, national/regional evaluation agencies or authorities, learned societies
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Additional Partners:
San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), Global Research Council (GRC), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), relevant projects funded under HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ERA-01-45, HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ERA-01-81, HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-ERA-01-51, HORIZON-INFRA-2022-EOSC-01-01, HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-ERA-01-03
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