Research evaluation in context 4: the practice of research evaluation

The Strategy Evaluation Protocol describes a forward-looking evaluation for which research organisations are responsible. Context, aims and strategy of units are key. Very timely and relevant, yet it is easier said than done.

Leonie van Drooge • May 12, 2021

Research evaluation in context 2: One joint protocol, three criteria and four aspects

This is the 2nd in a series of blog posts on research evaluation in the Netherlands. This post is dedicated to the Strategy Evaluation Protocol 2021-2027, the evaluation goals and the criteria and aspects that need to be addressed in an evaluation.

Leonie van Drooge • February 17, 2021

Research evaluation in context 1: Introducing research evaluation in the Netherlands

How is research being evaluated in the Netherlands? Why in that way? Why would the Dutch want to evaluate research anyway when it is done like that? What is an evaluation really about? No, but really? And how do you compare between….? You don’t? And consequences? Not??

Leonie van Drooge • February 16, 2021

Evaluative Inquiry IV: Accountability and learning

Do research evaluations serve the purpose of accountability or of learning? We argue that they can do both and that we might as well use the energy and resources it takes to organize evaluations for both accountability and learning opportunities.

Tjitske Holtrop, Laurens Hessels and Ad Prins • November 05, 2020

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