OSCAM2 - Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

FINAL STEPS

OS-CAM2 and the Researcher Assessment Framework

In 2025, the OPUS team will finalise OS-CAM2 and the Researcher Assessment Framework (RAF) based on feedback from the pilot phase. As part of its stakeholder engagement efforts, OPUS broadened consultations with RPOs, RFOs, and research institutions.

The RAF is designed to comprehensively cover the full spectrum of researcher activities and offer researchers the possibility to be assessed on all relevant activities in a given assessment period, rather than solely on the traditional metrics of the number of peer-reviewed publications and citations and the journal impact factor (JIF). The final stage focused on policy advocacy, presenting findings to EU policymakers, including the European Commission and CoARA, with the goal of embedding Open Science incentives in mainstream research assessment frameworks.

Open Science Career Assessment Matrix 2 (OSCAM2)

Framework / Policy Tool / Indicators

The OSCAM2 provides a comprehensive framework of indicators designed to recognise the diverse range of Open Science practices undertaken by researchers in their assessment processes. It builds upon the indicators established in the Researcher Assessment Framework (RAF), applying an Open Science lens, typically referring to activities that are made openly available or are focused on the advancement of Open Science itself.

As with the RAF, the OSCAM2 indicators can be applied both qualitatively and quantitatively by Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) and Research Funding Organisations (RFOs). Indicators are structured across three dimensions: processes, outputs, and outcomes.

RPOs and RFOs are encouraged to select, refine, and implement the indicators in alignment with their strategic priorities and institutional needs.

Key Features of OSCAM2

Designed for integration into institutional policies at RPOs and RFOs
Adaptable to disciplinary, organisational, and national contexts
Indicators are intended to be selected, refined, prioritised, and implemented as required

Target Users and Stakeholders

Research Performing Organisations (RPOs)
Research Funding Organisations (RFOs)
Policymakers and ministries of research
Members of the CoARA network
Human Resources departments and evaluation committees
National Open Science Coordinators

OSCAM2

FINAL STEPS

OS-CAM2 and the Researcher Assessment Framework

Open Science Career Assessment Matrix 2 (OSCAM2)

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