[Sigtis-l] CWTS Course 'Measuring Science and Research Performance'

[Waltman, L.R.]

Registration is now open for the March 11-15, 2013 CWTS Course 'Measuring Science and Research Performance'

Aim

To provide a serious grounding in the role of quantitative analyses in research evaluation. The course will consider relevant aspects of the larger context of research evaluation, including existing and new knowledge communication patterns, science policy issues, the role of funding, and new trends in research evaluation. The core of the course is devoted to bibliometric analysis approaches - their rationales, methodology and limitations. In addition to lectures, the program offers interactive modules on science mapping, network analysis, and the construction and interpretation of performance evaluation studies.
Attention will also be paid to the recent rise of research evaluation in general, and the increasing emphasis on quantitative measures in particular.

Target group

The course is intended for professionals whose work is closely related to research evaluation: Government and research organization officials, research institution staff, industrial R&D managers, and scientist, scholars and engineers involved in science policy, research management, and research evaluation procedures. The course will be taught by lecturers from the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), Leiden University.

Practical details

Methods of instruction: Seminar and practicum.
Fee: € 1895,-. This includes tuition, course material, coffee breaks, lunch and dinner. (Hotel expenses are not covered by the course fee).
Registration: the maximum amount of participants is 20. Admission is at a first-come, first-served basis. The registration form can be found here: http://bit.ly/W0wJzt

More information can be found here: http://bit.ly/zUEuB4 If you have additional questions don't hesitate to contact mrs. S. van der Luijt-Jansen : luijt at cwts.leidenuniv.nl

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