Shaping the future of research assessment.

Paving the way towards a systematic uptake of emerging reformative approaches to RTD assessment across the EU research ecosystem.

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What RDA does

RDA is a Horizon Europe project that helps research institutions reform how research is assessed, through the NRA Model, an open NRA Clearinghouse of practices, Participatory Roadmaps, and a capacity-building programme, aligned with CoARA and DORA.

Results & Tools

Reform is a sequence of steps, not a single declaration.

All results & tools

Step 1Baseline & InsightsWhere research assessment stands today.
Step 2NRA Model & Self-assessmentComing soon
Step 3NRA ClearinghouseAn open clearinghouse of practices.
Step 4Participatory RoadmapsNext steps, built together.

RDA’s results and tools are currently under development. This section will be updated as validated methodologies, resources and tools become available.

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What RDA offers you

Universities
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Researchers
Training, peer mentoring, and the HelpDesk.
Training & Workshops
Policymakers
Follow RDA’s emerging evidence and policy-relevant insights to support systemic research assessment reform.
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