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DARE to be different? Applying diversity indicators to the evaluation of collaborative research projects

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  • Frédérique Bone

    (SPRU, University of Sussex, UK)

  • Michael M. Hopkins

    (SPRU, University of Sussex, UK)

  • Ismael Ràfols

    (SPRU, University of Sussex, UK; Ingenio (CSIC-UPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, València, Spain)

  • Jordi Molas-Gallart

    (Ingenio (CSIC-UPV), Universitat Politècnica de València, València, Spain)

  • Puay Tang

    (SPRU, University of Sussex, UK)

  • Gail Davey

    (BSMS (Brighton and Sussex Medical School), University of Sussex, Brighton, UK)

  • Antony M. Carr

    (GDSC (Genome Damage and Stability Centre), University of Sussex, Brighton, UK)

Abstract

Growth in collaborative research raises challenges for those tasked with research evaluation, particularly in situations where outcomes are slow to emerge.This article presents the 'Diversity Approach to Research Evaluation’ (DARE) as a novel way to assess how researchers, engaged in knowledge creation and application, work together as teams. DARE provides two important insights: Firstly it reveals the differences in background and experience between individual team members that can make research collaboration both valuable and challenging; secondly, DARE provides early insights into how these teams are working together. DARE achieves these insights by analysing team diversity and cohesiveness in five dimensions, building on Boschma’s multidimensional concept of proximity.The method we propose combines narratives, maps, and indicators and is broadly applicable to the study of research collaboration. The article introduces the DARE method and pilots a proof-of-concept operationalisation through the study of two grant-funded biomedical research projects led by researchers in the UK. Suggestions for further development of the approach are discussed.

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  • Frédérique Bone & Michael M. Hopkins & Ismael Ràfols & Jordi Molas-Gallart & Puay Tang & Gail Davey & Antony M. Carr, 2019. "DARE to be different? Applying diversity indicators to the evaluation of collaborative research projects," SPRU Working Paper Series 2019-09, SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit, University of Sussex Business School.
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    1. Roderik Ponds & Frank Van Oort & Koen Frenken, 2007. "The geographical and institutional proximity of research collaboration," Papers in Regional Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 86(3), pages 423-443, August.
    2. Ron Boschma, 2005. "Proximity and Innovation: A Critical Assessment," Regional Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 39(1), pages 61-74.
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