Introduction to Responsible Research Assessment Course | DORA

The introductory responsible research assessment (RRA)  course aims to empower anyone to challenge existing assumptions around research quality and impact, by introducing them to the concept of responsible research assessment, its foundational principles, and how RRA aims to improve evaluation practices.

This course is free, self-paced, and designed for you to pick and choose which lessons are most relevant and useful. Each lesson includes a glossary of key terms and an annotated bibliography to help guide you if you wish to dive more deeply into different topics touched on during the lesson.

Who is this course for? This is an introductory course open to anyone, regardless of career level or discipline, seeking to learn about RRA. This course is designed for anyone working in research, research administration or leadership, research funding or policy, scholarly publishing or communication, or metrics providers who seek to drive positive change in the research system. Given that this topic is focused on those in the academic space, a familiarity with academia or higher education, research policy, and/or academic publishing is highly recommended.

What will you gain? Build a foundational understanding of RRA, gain insights into innovative tools and approaches such as Narrative CVs, and be inspired from real-world examples of successful RRA implementation from institutions worldwide.