SCOPE+i Framework

This poster was presented at the Final Conference of the GraspOS project "Opening Research Assessment", on 12-13 November 2025 in Pisa, Italy.

The SCOPE+i Framework is designed to support the transition to RRA while also opening up the assessment process itself. It brings together two complementary components: (1) process resources and (2) digital services. Together, these components provide the flexibility needed to plan and conduct RRA across highly diverse contexts, while also delivering practical support for managing the inherent complexities of assessment reform.

Process resources provide actionable means for operationalising the transition to RRA. Offered in the form of templates, guides, and checklists, they help institutions and communities to articulate values, document purposes, and plan context-sensitive assessments. These resources are particularly important for the early stages of assessment design, where qualitative inputs—such as values statements, stakeholder mapping, and readiness self-assessments—set the foundation for meaningful evaluation.

Digital services extend these resources into practice by aligning with modern interoperability standards for research information systems. The two services are: Openness Profile, which functions as a portfolio for making visible a wide range of contributions to Open Science, and Assessment Protocol Portfolio, which supports the full lifecycle of an assessment event, from planning through documentation to archiving. Both services are delivered through the GraspOS Open Infrastructure, ensuring integration with the broader European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) ecosystem.