Prof Robert Morrell OVC previously Research Office 28 September 2016 amp 14 October 2016 What is an NRF rating Assessment of your recent research track record Based on the quality ID: 556047
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NRF Evaluation & Rating
Prof. Robert Morrell – OVC (previously Research Office)
28 September 2016 & 14 October 2016Slide2
What is an NRF rating?
Assessment of your
recent
research track record.
Based on the
quality
of your research outputs.
International peer-review system.Slide3
Why be rated?
Access to NRF funding for 6 years.
Benchmarking. Assist UCT to improve its research profile.
Maintain publishing record.Slide4
NRF rating categories
Y, P
Researchers who show promise
to become established.
C, B, A
Established researchers.Slide5
NRF rating categories: Definitions
A
Researchers who are unequivocally recognised by their peers as
leading international scholars
in their field for the high quality and impact of their recent research outputs.
B
Researchers who
enjoy considerable international recognition
… for the high quality and impact of their recent research outputs.Slide6
NRF rating categories: Definitions
C
Established researchers
with a sustained recent record of productivity in the field.Slide7
NRF rating categories: Definitions
P Young researchers (normally younger than 35 years of age; doctorate or equivalent less than five years) who…are considered likely to
become future leaders in their field
.Slide8
NRF rating categories: Definitions
Y
Young researchers (40 years or younger; doctorate or equivalent less than five years) who are recognised as having the
potential to establish themselves as researchers
within a five-year period after evaluation.Slide9
How is your application processed?
Not accepted
Specialist Committee
Submission of scholarly achievements
Selection of
6 peers/reviewers
Joint meeting
Specialist Committee
Assessor
Reviewers’ reportsSlide10
How is your application processed? [2]
Appeal
Joint meeting
Consensus
No Consensus
Inform Applicant
Appeals Committee
E
xecutive
E
valuation
C
ommittee
B, C, Y
A, P recommendationSlide11
Tasks of specialist committees
Selecting reviewers.
Rating
the quality of reports
by reviewers
.
Deciding the rating value of each reviewer report
Recommending a rating for each applicant based solely on reports by reviewers.
Identifying feedback.
Advising NRF.Slide12
Peers/reviewers
Applicants are given the opportunity to nominate their own reviewers.
They are also given the opportunity to indicate who should not be approached.
A mix of national and international reviewers is appropriate in most cases.
Ideological differences within disciplines in the social sciences and humanities could confound the selection of suitable peers. However, reports by peers in such instances should be identifiable and treated appropriately by wise panel members.Slide13
What do reviewers comment on?
Quality
of research outputs over the last
eight years (2009-2016).
Impact
of research outputs on the field.
Standing
as a researcher, nationally and internationally.
Coherence
of researcher’s work.Slide14
Information required by NRF
Personal details
Biographical sketch (1 page)
Career
profile
Description of completed research (2 pages)
Qualifications
obtained
Self-assessment (1 page)
Research expertise
Ongoing and planned future research (1 page)
Research outputs of last eight years (2009-2016)
Six
nominated reviewers
Five best recent research outputs (2009-2016)
Assessment panel(s)
Ten best research outputs before 2009Slide15
Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Technical reports
Books/chapters in books
Patents, artefacts and products
Peer-reviewed published conference proceedings
Keynote/Plenary addresses
Other significant conference outputs
Other recognised research outputs
Best outputs from students supervised in last 8 years
Emphasis on peer-review and accessibility of outputs to reviewers
Research outputs of the last 8 years
1 Jan. 2009 to 31 Dec. 2016Slide16
Definition of research
For purposes of the NRF, research is original investigation undertaken to gain knowledge and/or enhance understanding.
Research specifically includes:
the creation and development of the intellectual infrastructure of subjects and disciplines
(e.g. through dictionaries, scholarly editions, catalogues and contributions to major research databases);
the invention or generation of ideas, images, performances and artefacts where these manifestly embody new or substantially developed insights;
building on existing knowledge to produce new or substantially improved materials, devices, products, policies or processes.
It specifically excludes:
routine testing and analysis of materials, components, instruments and processes, as distinct from the development of new analytical techniques.
the development of teaching materials and teaching practices that do not embody substantial original enquiry.Slide17
Five best recent research outputs (2009-2016)
Prepare e-copies of five best outputs
Upload these to the online systemSlide18
Applying online: https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za/NrfMkII
Online system is open
Help
documents available at
http://
www.researchsupport.uct.ac.za/nrf-ratings
Paul Dantu (
researchfunding@uct.ac.za
;
tel
650 1954/2689)Slide19
UCT Internal review
Closing date: 15 November 2016.
Applications reviewed by panel of specialists.
Feedback provided during Dec/Jan, with option to meet with panel member.
Final submission date: 15 February.
All applications must be reviewed internally, prior to submission to the NRF.
Research Office submits applications to the NRF.Slide20
Contacts
Paul.Dantu@uct.ac.za
or x1954/2689
Tamlyn.Mawa@uct.ac.za
or x2432
Research Office: 2 Rhodes Ave,
Mowbray
2017
Documents will be made available for download
from
http://
www.researchsupport.uct.ac.za/nrf-ratings