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.

 

 

 

Apply to participate in the Metascience Sandpit: Scientometrics for research assessment

This activity will open on 20 Jan 2026. Please come back on or after this date to give us your views.

Opens 20 Jan 2026

Closes 26 Feb 2026

Results expected 10 Mar 2026

Feedback expected 13 Mar 2026

Audiences

  • GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums)
  • Government
  • Industry
  • Innovation Community
  • Research Community
  • Third Sector

Interests

  • Data services
  • Intent to submit
  • Research and Innovation Sector Engagement