Research assessment in change: Inclusivity in science systems and mission-oriented projects in research funding initiatives from the Global South. Reshaping quality evaluation through grounded and progressive methodologies.

Abstract

Final Technical Report. Project N 109465-001 . IDRC (2021-2022), CLACSO. The study analysed different forms of research assessment on a variety of research funding programs/calls at science and technology agencies, scientific councils and universities that promote and fund quality research in the Global South. The research made focus on research assessment criteria, methodologies and processes implemented particularly on the evaluation mission-oriented research proposals in a selection of countries of Latin America and the Caribbean and South Asia. The aim was to explore a variety of initiatives highlighting innovative principles, tools and best practices related to inclusivity in science systems and directing mission-oriented research funds to “grand challenges”, proposing new ideas relevant to research assessment and resource allocation, through grounded and responsible research assessment methodologies.