CoARA
What is CoARA?
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Image: CoARA.orgThe University of Jena joined the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARAExternal link) in November 2025.
The initiative advocates for reform of the evaluation of research performance.
The Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) is an alliance of organisations committed to reforming research assessment. Since 2022, over 700 research organisations, funding bodies, professional societies and their associations have agreed on a common approach and guiding principles for implementing reforms in the assessment of research, researchers and research institutions.
CoARA Commitments
CoARA Core Commitments
Image: CoARA.org- Assess research performance in a much more nuanced way
- Focus on qualitative rather than quantitative factors
- Recognise the diversity of research contributions and academic careers
What’s next for the University of Jena?
Upon joining, the University of Jena undertakes to submit an action plan for the implementation of the measures within one year.
Contact
CoARA Working Group
- coara@uni-jena.de
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