Hartstichting lid van wereldwijde coalitie voor verbetering wetenschapsbeoordeling

Core commitments

• Recognise the diversity of contributions to, and careers in, research in accordance with the needs and nature of the research;
• Base research assessment primarily on qualitative evaluation for which peer review is central, supported by responsible use of quantitative indicators;
• Abandon inappropriate uses in research assessment of journal- and publication-based metrics, in particular inappropriate uses of Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and h-index;
• Avoid the use of rankings of research organisations in research assessment.

Supporting commitments

• Commit resources to reforming research assessment as is needed to achieve the organisational changes committed to;
• Review and develop research assessment criteria, tools and processes.

Criteria for researchers and projects

• Raise awareness of research assessment reform and provide transparent communication, guidance, and training on assessment criteria and processes as well as their use;
• Exchange practices and experiences to enable mutual learning within and beyond the Coalition;
• Communicate progress made on adherence to the principles and implementation of the Commitments;
• Valuate practices, criteria and tools based on solid evidence and the state-of-the-art in research on research, and make data openly available for evidence gathering and research.