CoARA Action Plan 2024-2027. University of Jyväskylä, Finland

University of Jyväskylä´s commitment to implement the European Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment – Action Plan 2024-2027

The principles of responsible researcher assessment are central to JYU's strategy and documented policies, but they are underpinned by a number of national and international principles and initiatives that guide responsible assessment and to which the University is committed. Based on these principles, the JYU Principles for Responsible Researcher Assessment have been formulated, which are:

• Openness: Assessments should aim at maximum transparency.
• Equality and non-discrimination of researchers are taken into account in assessment.
• Flexibility: Assessment recognises the special characteristics and culture of different disciplines.
• Competence: Assessment is based on impartiality and reliable information.
•  Diversity: Qualitative assessment, peer assessment, and responsible quantitative indicators support well-rounded assessment of researchers’ activities and merits.

As part of its dedication to supporting and implementing responsible research evaluation principles, University of Jyväskylä formally endorsed the European Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment in 2022. In its effort to fulfill the commitments outlined in this Agreement, University of Jyväskylä has developed an action plan to guide its forthcoming activities in the domain of research assessment. University of Jyväskylä´s Responsible Assessment Steering Group approved the GAP-analysis and Action Plan on April 22nd 2024.