Metascience Sandpit - Scientometrics for research assessment: Expression of Interest

Overview

This form is to apply to attend the four-day interactive Metascience Sandpit: Scientometrics for research assessment to co-develop research projects that develop, validate, and critique novel scientometric indicators for use in research assessment and in future metascience research.

Sandpits are designed to be highly collaborative. Applicants will be assessed on their expertise, skill set and suitability.

UKRI will not define the disciplines that should be represented but asks potential participants to indicate how their expertise can address the scope of the sandpit.

Note: Applicants may apply to both the UKRI Metascience Research Grants: Round Two and the Metascience Sandpit: Scientometrics for research assessment.

When completing the survey, please note the maximum word limit for each question. 

*Incomplete surveys will be rejected and late submissions will not be considered.

Why your views matter

Having participants from an appropriate mix of backgrounds and disciplines will help achieve the aims of the Metascience Sandpit: Scientometrics for research assessment

The Metascience Unit would like to encourage applicants from a diverse range of disciplines to apply.

What happens next

Your expression of interest form will be used to assess the suitability of your expertise, skills and motivation to participate in the sandpit.

We will use the following selection criteria to assess applications:

• suitability and fit to the sandpit process
• relevant research expertise and experience
• the ability to work collaboratively and meet user needs at pace

Assessment will ensure representation across disciplines, career paths, career stages, geographic distribution and organisational diversity.

If the sandpit is oversubscribed, UKRI reserves the right to modify the assessment process.

Please note UKRI will not be able to give individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants.