RDA Officially Launches with Kick-off Meeting in Łódź, Poland

The RDA project officially kicked off on 3-4 September 2026, bringing together representatives from its 11 consortium partners at the University of Lodz in Poland.

The two-day meeting marked the beginning of a 30-month collaboration dedicated to supporting the implementation of responsible research assessment reforms across Europe.

Setting the foundations for collaboration

The Kick-off Meeting provided an opportunity for consortium partners to establish a shared understanding of RDA's objectives, review the project's work plan and discuss the priorities for the first stages of implementation.

Discussions focused on coordinating the different areas of work, aligning expectations and establishing the foundations for effective collaboration throughout the project.

Turning research assessment reform into practice

RDA aims to contribute to the transition towards fairer, more qualitative and responsible research assessment practices across the European Research Area.

Over the next 30 months, the consortium will work towards this goal through evidence gathering, the development of practical tools and self-assessment instruments, participatory roadmaps, capacity-building activities and peer-support mechanisms.

By bringing together expertise from across Europe, RDA seeks to help research institutions, funders, policymakers and researchers move from commitments to concrete actions that support lasting change.

What's next?

The Kick-off Meeting represents the first milestone in RDA's journey.

As the project progresses, the consortium will share updates on its activities, emerging findings, tools, events and opportunities for stakeholder engagement.

Follow RDA's journey as we work together to shape the future of research assessment in Europe.