Research Assessment Solutions

We ensure independent research assessment and grant evaluation in line with international standards

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For over decades, ESF has been carrying out research assessment of a wide range of projects and applications to support organisations in identifying and funding the best research. We rely on our Community of Experts to provide high-quality and independent assessments.

Today we collaborate with more than 50 international organisations including:

* Research funding organisations
* Universities
* Philanthropies
* National & Regional Authorities
* Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Cofunds

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Our tailor-made evaluation support

Research assessment by Expert Reviewers
Providing one or several independent expert assessments per application
Research assessment by Review Panels
Setting up (inter-)disciplinary international review panels and providing consensus reports
End-to-end competitive call management
From open call for proposals, project evaluation to post-award management.
Advice and support on peer review processes
Providing advice on management of conflicts of interest, selection criteria, call guidelines, etc.

Our Expertise

Process Quality
Targeted identification of experts and quality check of assessment reports
Process integrity
* Stringent management of Conflicts of Interest
* Non-disclosure agreements signed by Reviewers
Process scalability
Ability to cope with any volume of applications
A secure online platform and adaptable workflows
for the call management, application submission, expert assessment and honoraria payments

Key Figures (2020-2023)

OUR RESEARCH ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLES

ESF adopts core principles of research grant assessment aligned to international best practices including the following guidelines and recommendations:

European Peer Review Guide (ESF, 2011)
Statement of principles of peer/merit review (Global Research Council, 2018)
Recommendations on Research Assessment Processes (Science Europe, 2020)
Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment (CoARA, 2022)

ESF is also committed to ensuring high-quality peer review processes by implementing fair assessment approaches aligned with the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). Serving as CoARA's secretariat since December 2022, ESF offers guidance to its partners to support the adoption of this reform within their organisations.

ESF Reviewers follow established research assessment principles. Click below to download them.

ESF Principles for Research Assessment

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National & Regional Authorities
Philanthropies

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