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Higher Educational Institutions play a major role in preparing and developing the propitious young generation for the future. Higher Education forms basis for research, innovation, creativity and a matter of responsibility and economic support of all governments. The research-based education has now gaining much importance in the higher education system. Today, research becomes an integral part of academic role and a central factor in academic promotion. But there is a lack of awareness among academicians and research scholars to scout for appropriate sources of funds. Therefore, in the present paper an attempt has been made to explore the key governmental organizations & institutions that have played a vital role in the development of research in India and to find out the factors necessary to encourage research in India.

This master s thesis is about the potential valuation of altmetrics or alternative metrics in research funding, which is apparent in current high-level policy debates in higher education. Altmetrics measure the outputs of scholarly research online. Valuation is defined not in the monetary sense of the word, but as giving worth to something as a social construct. Based on the Sociology of Valuation and Evaluation, the author intends to map the potential usage and valuation of altmetrics in research funding. A mixed method research design was chosen for this study. Firstly, a review of policy papers from supranational organisations, national governments, and organisations in higher education was carried out. Secondly, qualitative interviews (n=6) with research policy makers and members of a research funding organisation in Finland were conducted. Thirdly, the quantitative phase consisted of four online surveys (n=290) with researchers at a university and reviewers in Finland and on an international level. Finally, these data sets were analysed together (N=296). The findings suggest that altmetrics is mostly unknown and of low importance among the study participants, and only a small amount of altmetrics users could be identified. It is a prominent research policy topic these days, and considered as on the rise in debates on higher education. And, despite the unawareness and little valuation of altmetrics, some respondents use altmetrics in some way or the other, and are highly-aware of the concept of altmetrics. Altmetrics might be more important in future in the reporting phase compared to the research funding application phase. Considering the current high-level policy debates, it is recommended to stakeholders in the higher education system to become familiar with altmetrics, as they might play a larger role in future. Policy makers need to communicate more clearly on the challenges of research impact assessments, and altmetrics.

This master's thesis is about the potential valuation of altmetrics or alternative metrics in research funding, which is apparent in current high-level policy debates in higher education. Altmetrics measure the outputs of scholarly research online. Valuation is defined not in the monetary sense of the word, but as giving worth to something as a social construct. Based on the Sociology of Valuation and Evaluation, the author intends to map the potential usage and valuation of altmetrics in research funding. A mixed method research design was chosen for this study. Firstly, a review of policy papers from supranational organisations, national governments, and organisations in higher education was carried out. Secondly, qualitative interviews (n=6) with research policy makers and members of a research funding organisation in Finland were conducted. Thirdly, the quantitative phase consisted of four online surveys (n=290) with researchers at a university and reviewers in Finland and on an international level. Finally, these data sets were analysed together (N=296). The findings suggest that altmetrics is mostly unknown and of low importance among the study participants, and only a small amount of altmetrics users could be identified. It is a prominent research policy topic these days, and considered as on the rise in debates on higher education. And, despite the unawareness and little valuation of altmetrics, some respondents use altmetrics in some way or the other, and are highly-aware of the concept of altmetrics. Altmetrics might be more important in future in the reporting phase compared to the research funding application phase. Considering the current high-level policy debates, it is recommended to stakeholders in the higher education system to become familiar with altmetrics, as they might play a larger role in future. Policy makers need to communicate more clearly on the challenges of research impact assessments, and altmetrics.

Research funding eligibility criteria can exclude many from applying for certain research grants. Yet, there are many research funders, governmental and private, that recognize scientific excellence without specific restrictions on citizenship or location. In these slides, first presented at the N2 Network Event hosted virtually in Berlin, Germany on October 14, 2021, Judy Mielke, founder of scientifyRESEARCH.org presents some funders that welcome applications from researchers worldwide.

Inga Ulnicane EU research policy has experienced tremendous growth in terms of increase in the EU-level competences, funds, initiatives and policy instruments. While today EU research policy is taken for granted, in the early days of European political integration in the 1950s its establishment was far from obvious. Initial treaties did not envisage European level […]
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Inga Ulnicane EU research policy has experienced tremendous growth in terms of increase in the EU-level competences, funds, initiatives and policy instruments. While today EU research policy is taken for granted, in the early days of European political integration in the 1950s its establishment was far from obvious. Initial treaties did not envisage European level […]
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Abstract

This paper argues that funding decisions about scientific research should be made using participatory budgeting public engagement methods, to support publicly-funded research translation into evidence-based policymaking, given evident public support. This would reflect international shifts toward public participation in governance and respond to the need for changes in research funding policies, evidenced in studies showing how research funding allocations are inefficient or inequitable. Involving consumers in decision making is an established practice in health research, while experiments involving the public in prioritising between research proposals have promising results. Furthering such methods and moving towards participatory budgeting for research funding would further the shift towards participatory governance and public engagement with science. However, for participatory budgeting to support evidence-based policy by evidencing public support, who is participating is an important consideration. Upstream research does not yet have clear consumers for applying stakeholder participation methods established in health research. Moreover, civic engagement differs from consumer engagement in promoting democratic ideals. Legitimacy for public funding and policy decisions depends on a diversity of public participants in decision-making processes, reflecting broader society rather than a consumer group.

This paper argues that funding decisions about scientific research should be made using participatory budgeting public engagement methods, to support publicly-funded research translation into evidence-based policymaking, given evident public support. This would reflect international shifts toward public participation in governance and respond to the need for changes in research funding policies, evidenced in studies showing how research funding allocations are inefficient or inequitable. Involving consumers in decision making is an established practice in health research, while experiments involving the public in prioritising between research proposals have promising results. Furthering such methods and moving towards participatory budgeting for research funding would further the shift towards participatory governance and public engagement with science. However, for participatory budgeting to support evidence-based policy by evidencing public support, who is participating is an important consideration. Upstream research does not yet have clear consumers for applying stakeholder participation methods established in health research. Moreover, civic engagement differs from consumer engagement in promoting democratic ideals. Legitimacy for public funding and policy decisions depends on a diversity of public participants in decision-making processes, reflecting broader society rather than a consumer group.