Measuring scientific performance for improved policy making : summary of a study

The evaluation of research has become more important as expectations for research to support social and economic improvements have risen. However, there are currently a wide variety of measures to measure the impact of research, with some disagreements between policy makers and the research community about the aims and methods of evaluation. This study considers the possible options for improving the monitoring of research performance by researchers, research institutions and funding bodies. In particular, the feasibility of developing a transnational European system to monitor the inputs, outputs and productivity of research is considered.