CoARA Boost CF2 - ARISE - Survey on Perspectives on Research Assessment Practices

This document presents the results of an internal survey conducted at the Institute of Economic Sciences (IES) within the Horizon Europe CoARA Boost project Advancing Research Assessment in Serbia: A Pilot Project for the Institute of Economic Sciences (ARISE). The survey explores researchers’ perspectives on existing research assessment models at both the national level in Serbia and the institutional level at IES. The survey covers perceptions related to clarity, fairness, relevance, and transparency of current assessment practices, as well as attitudes toward quantitative and qualitative indicators, recognition of diverse research contributions and career paths, and alignment with contemporary European research assessment reform principles. Particular attention is given to views on bibliometric indicators, qualitative evaluation, peer review, societal and policy impact, mentoring, interdisciplinarity, and organisational contributions. With a high participation rate (42 respondents, representing approximately 80% of IES staff), the findings provide a robust empirical basis for identifying perceived limitations of existing assessment frameworks and for informing the development of a new, qualitative, peer-review-based research assessment model at IES. The results directly informed the co-creation and design of the ARISE Research Assessment Model and support evidence-based institutional reform in line with CoARA commitments.