National evaluations of the results of research

The Swedish Research Council’s evaluation model focuses on the results of research. The model involves minimising the efforts of higher education institutions (HEIs), and the evaluation is designed as a complement to other initiatives aimed at developing Swedish research.

The results of the national evaluations shall be used to motivate different actors – HEIs, the Government and funding bodies – to take initiatives to improve the quality of Swedish research.

Model for evaluation

The evaluation shall provide a national overview of the quality and societal impact of research in the research field in question. The evaluation is made from an international perspective, with the help of an international panel of experts.

1. The Swedish Research Council and HEIs develop documentation

The evaluation is based on the following documentation:

• selected publications in the area, peer review
• bibliometrics
• national statistics
• case studies

The HEIs produce case studies for assessing the impact of research. The case studies shall be good and educational examples for development and learning.

2. An expert panel assesses the research on a five-degree scale

A panel with international experts makes an assessment of the quality and impact respectively of the research on a five-degree scale. They comment on the outcome at national level, highlight particular characteristics, and propose possible measures for further development of the quality and impact of the research.

The panel will write a report, to be published on vr.se.