In this joint event by Thomas König (IHS), Jürgen Janger (WIFO) and Gerald Schweiger (Graz University of Technology), an exchange on research funding was organised: VENUE: IHS, Josefstädter Str. 39, 1080 Vienna (Salon) TIME: 18.9., 13-17 Competition has become much more important in research funding in recent decades - this is true not only in quantitative terms (in many countries, for example, funds for project-based research funding have increased both proportionally and in absolute terms), but also in terms of control and selection (e.g. the acquisition of third-party funding is often an (implicit) prerequisite for a scientific career, the number [...]
fteval-Training: Module 2 – Evaluation Design
Part two of the three basic modules of our training offer for RTI evaluation. The training offer is aimed at both new and experienced actors in the RTI sector and will be conducted in German. In addition to imparting knowledge, the focus is on the exchange of experiences. The three basic modules can be booked individually, but are related to each other. Module 2 "Evaluation Design": Thursday, 9 November at 9.00 am The focus of this module is put on indicators, methods and data sources for evaluations in the field of research, technology and innovation policy. The detailed programme will [...]
fteval-Training: Module 1 – “Ordering and implementing an evaluation”
Part one of the three basic modules of our training offer for RTI evaluation. The training offer is aimed at both new and experienced actors in the RTI sector. In addition to imparting knowledge, the focus is on the exchange of experiences. The three basic modules can be booked individually, but are related to each other. Module 1 "Ordering and implementing an evaluation": Wednesday, 8 November at 9.00 am This module will cover the basics of intervention logics, the preparation of terms of reference and legal aspects of commissioning evaluation. The detailed programme will be published on this page soon. [...]
Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 14 – 16 June 2023
The Eu-SPRI summer conference is the leading, annual European event on science, technology and innovation (STI) policy, providing a forum for scholars and policymakers in the areas of science, technology and innovation policy to exchange ideas, present emerging research and build valuable networks. The 2023 Conference theme is 'Research with Impact. https://www.euspri2023.com/
2023 annual conference of the AQ Austria: DIVERSITY EQUALITY INCLUSION
Quality assurance and development in the context of diversity, equality and inclusion.
Annual Conference of the Ukrainian Evaluation Association
The annual conference of the Ukrainian Evaluation Association ‘Evaluations in challenging time: from humanitarian aid to the state policy’ will be held in online format on 23-24 May 2023. This year's annual conference of the Ukrainian Evaluation Association will focus on two dimensions of M&E policy – evaluation of state policy and humanitarian evaluations. UEA would like to bring the attention of Ukrainian policymakers to the importance of embedding evaluations into the policy cycle as well as to share experience in conducting real-time humanitarian evaluations with the international evaluation community. Registration is available via link https://forms.gle/gx5Zej691tAwtxZX7 For more information, please follow [...]
Re-valuing European Research Infrastructures – Knowledge, Innovation, and the Public Good
International Workshop "Re-valuing European Research Infrastructures – Knowledge, Innovation, and the Public Good" University of Vienna, May 25-26, 2023. All info: https://sts.univie.ac.at/einzelansicht-news-und-events/news/re-valuing-european-research-infrastructures/
26th Event of the Vienna Evaluation Network | Transformational Imperative
This Event will be held in English. Evaluation and the Transformational Imperative – This moment for transformation is a response to our dire global emergency to go beyond incremental change for radical innovation and global systems change at multiple levels in society if it is to survive. How can evaluation, a profession in the business of assessment and advising, meet the moment and inform and participate in the transformation? This webinar will explore the potential role evaluation can play in transforming society. It will examine the concept of transformation, and both barriers and enabling practices for evaluation to meet the [...]
Presentation of the Research on Research Institute to the evaluation community
The Research on Research Institute (RoRI) uses a rich blend of old and new disciplinary and methodological approaches to test, evaluate and experiment with different aspects of research systems, cultures and decision-making It brings together people and organisations that care about research, gathering information and developing tools to inform and improve how research is funded, practised, communicated and evaluated. In this on-line presentation the work and key findings of the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) were presented by Sarah de Rijcke, Director of CWTS at Leiden University and Co- chair of RoRI. Presentation language is English. Präsentation slides for download [...]
