Assessment

The good performance of CERCA centres has been verified in recent years through the CERCA assessment. This task, fully understood by the centres, helps improve our institutions and international standing thanks to assessors from all over the world who agree to participate in the panels.

A renewed framework for research assessment based on international standards

This new cycle builds on the well established assessment model of previous cycles, while introducing relevant adjustments to align it with the most recent international standards in research assessment.

Third CERCA Assessment Cycle: Key Data and International Participation

Between 2021 and 2024, the third CERCA Assessment cycle was conducted. During this period, the same assessment questionnaire was retained, with minor adjustments, in order to ensure methodological continuity while adapting to new contexts and challenges within the research system.

The regular assessment of the activity and operation of a system is essential when drawing up and implementing policies based on strategic planning.

In the case of research centres, assessment is a fundamental practice for research institutes and common in the most advanced and prestigious systems worldwide. International standards in this field are well defined and assessments are usually carried out by a panel of renowned independent experts.

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