Our mission
The mission of the International Center for the Study of Research (ICSR) is to further the study of research and thus to contribute to the evidence base supporting the practice of research strategy, evaluation and policy.
International Center for the Study of Research (ICSR)
International Center for the Study of Research (ICSR)
Advancing research evaluation in all fields of knowledge production
Decisions informed by evidence to benefit research and society
How does ICSR deliver on this mission?
ICSR delivers on this mission by identifying critical challenges and questions in research (ICSR Research Projects(opens in new tab/window), organized around key research themes), which are developed with key stakeholders, including funding organizations, institutions, experts in the study of research and researchers themselves. We are also supported by an external ICSR Advisory Board.
Data & Analytics
These research questions are addressed by qualitative and/or quantitative approaches, including using the rich datasets and advanced analytics available in the ICSR Lab. Insights and recommendations are shared through reports such as ICSR Perspectives or via peer-reviewed publications(opens in new tab/window); co-created methods, metrics, and indicators will be available to the research community using a framework for their responsible use.
ICSR resources
ICSR and responsible research evaluation
ICSR endorses best practice in the responsible use of research metrics and indicators in research evaluation.
ICSR Advisory Board
The role of the Advisory Board is to provide the Center with robust, rigorous and contextual expert advice in the areas of research evaluation and research metrics and indicators.