Australian Research Council Corporate Plan 2020–21

Assessing the Quality, Engagement and Impact of Research Program 1.3 Excellence in Research for Australia Performance Measures 2020-24

Measure

Metric/Outcome Methodology/Data Source

Target

Baseline Data 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 2023–24

ERA provides assurance of the quality of research in Australia 2.1 ERA methodology is reviewed Immediate

Qualitative, ARC records (report and recommendations on changes for future ERA rounds) Qualitative, ARC records and published material

Review report completed

New Measure

X

2.2 Review outcomes are

Intermediate

Publication of ERA 2023 submission and assessment documentation 100% of eligible submissions are assessed in accordance with relevant criteria and results are published

New Measure

X

X

implemented through revised methodology, where required

2.3 Research quality of participating universities is assessed and reported on

Intermediate

Quantitative, ARC data records

19–20: n/a 18–19: Met 17–18: n/a 16–17: n/a 15–16: Met 19–20: Met 18–19: Met 17–18: Met 16–17: Met 15–16: Met 19–20: Met 18–19: Met 17–18: Met 16–17: Met 15–16: Met

X

2.4 Use of ERA program data to assist in the development of Australian Government policies

Immediate, Intermediate

Qualitative, information gathering—ongoing activity

ERA program reports and activities inform Australian Government policy

X

X

X

X

ERA encourages excellent, internationally competitive research 2.5 Use of ERA program data to inform the strategic planning of Australian universities Immediate, Intermediate

Quantitative/qualitative, survey and analysis of Australian university planning and reporting documents

ERA program reports and activities inform strategic planning at eligible Australian universities

X

X

X

X

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