What is a research evaluation?


A research evaluation is an external peer review of a department’s research activities, research environment, PhD education, and research infrastructure. The evaluation is conducted by an international panel of experts and provides both an independent assessment of the department’s performance and recommendations for its future development. The process is designed to support reflection, learning, and strategic development within the department.

 

The purpose of the research evaluation is twofold:

  1. To assess the department’s research activities over the previous six-year period in an international context. The evaluation considers research quality, societal relevance, and the department’s ability to sustain and develop excellent research in the future
  2. To provide constructive feedback and recommendations that can support the department’s future development, strategic planning, talent development, and contribution to society. The evaluation is intended as a basis for dialogue and continuous improvement

Who will evaluate the department?

A panel consisting of 4-6 international top researchers.

Your department will be asked to nominate candidates for a research evaluation panel. The candidates should supplement each other in such a way that they cover all your research areas.

What does the evaluation panel base the report upon?

  1. Your department will make a self-evaluation which the panel will get as background material. The self-evaluation will consist of a written part, which your department is responsible for and a number of appendices some of which are standing documents, others are filled out by your department and some are filled out by DTU's administration. 
  2. The panel will visit you for 3 days during which they must meet all research groups, see infrastructure, talk to all PhDs and more.

Contact

Ditte Kirstine Andersen

Ditte Kirstine Andersen Senior Academic officer Afdeling for Policy og Relationer Phone: +45 45251169

Updated 06 oktober 2026