Shared Principles, Regional Realities: Advancing Research Assessment Reform in the Asia-Pacific
A Workshop by CoARA, DORA, FORCE11 and ALLEA
Across the global research system, growing recognition of the limitations and unintended consequences of narrow, metrics-driven assessment practices has catalysed momentum for reform. Concerns about research quality, equity, and the sustainability of research careers have grown alongside progress in research infrastructures and open science practices, evolving publishing models, and the rise of AI-use in research. These shifts have underscored the need to move beyond proxy indicators and towards assessment approaches that better reflect the full range of contributions and societal impact of research.
On 2 June, CoARA and DORA are co-organising a multistakeholder dialogue about research assessment in the Asia-Pacific region. Co-located with the FORCE2026 Conference, this free event brings together researchers, publishers, research managers, funders, policymakers, and community representatives, including early- and mid-career researchers to take stock of the current landscape of research assessment reform in the region and discuss pathways to more efficient, equitable, and impactful evaluation systems in the future.
The full-day event will explore where the Asia-Pacific research community is on its reform journey, with an emphasis on the challenges and opportunities to build more holistic, inclusive, and state-of-the-art research assessment systems in the region. Participants will examine barriers, from entrenched incentive structures to cultural and institutional differences, and identify practical pathways to align assessment practices with the values of research excellence, openness, equity, and impact.
Recognising that research is a global endeavour, the event will highlight how aligned and forward-looking research assessment priorities are essential for enabling researcher mobility, equitable career progression, and interdisciplinary and cross-border collaboration. By fostering dialogue across career stages, sectors, and geographies, this event aims to support cohesive and locally relevant reform in how research and researchers are recognised and rewarded.
To ensure high quality discussions with diverse stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific research community, this event will take place in-person at Singapore Management University and with a limited capacity of 50 people. If you would like to participate, please declare your interest using the form below. We review applications on a rolling basis and will confirm your participation by 5th April at the latest. This event is free of charge.
EVENT DATE
2 June 2026
0900 – 1800 SGT
TYPE OF EVENT
In-Person | Declare your interest by clicking on the button below
EVENT VENUE
CONTACT PERSON
Maria Ronald
Project Manager (CoARA)
[email protected]
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VALUES IN TRANSITION: AN INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE ON RESEARCH ASSESSMENT REFORM
A 2026 ALLEA General Assembly Satellite Event
Values in Transition: An Intergenerational Dialogue on Research Assessment Reform, co-organised by ALLEA as part of the CoARA Boost project, and the Global Young Academy (GYA), is a 2026 ALLEA General Assembly Satellite Event that brings together early career researchers and established scholars for an open and structured exchange on the values, priorities, and expectations that shape contemporary research assessment.
As momentum for reform of research evaluation grows globally, differences in lived experience across career stages can influence how research excellence, equity, and impact are understood and operationalised. This dialogue-focused event creates space to surface both divergent perspectives and shared concerns, recognising that generational viewpoints are shaped by distinct incentive structures, career pressures, and institutional realities.
Through facilitated discussions, participants will reflect on which values should be central to research assessment systems, how current models support or undermine these values, and where meaningful convergence is possible. Particular attention will be paid to identifying pathways towards more holistic, inclusive, and state-of-the-art research assessment approaches that support high-quality research while enabling fair career progression, diversity, and societal impact.
By fostering mutual understanding across career stages, the event aims to contribute to more coherent and future-ready research assessment reform grounded in dialogue, trust, and shared responsibility.
The workshop takes place in-person at the Staszic Palace, Warsaw. Capacity is limited so we encourage you to register early. The organisers reserve the right to accept/decline participation.
SPEAKERS
EVENT DATE
27 May 2026
1000 – 1200 CEST
TYPE OF EVENT
In-Person | Registration Required
ORGANISERS
CONTACT PERSON
Maria Ronald
Project Manager (CoARA)
[email protected]
Dr Carina Geldhauser
Senior Scientist, ETH Zurich; Executive Committee Member, Global Young Academy
Carina Geldhauser is a senior scientist (Associate Professor) at ETH Zurich and member of the Global Young Academy. She conducts fundamental research on mathematical models for phenomena in physics and biology and cross-disciplinary research in machine learning. The “applied” side of her work includes CO2 pollution monitoring, digital manuscriptology and reliable AI. As a trained philosopher and theologian, she works and publishes also on the pressing questions of our time in ethics of technology, i.e., AI ethics.
Dr. Geldhauser serves as a member of the executive committee of the Global Young Academy and European Women in Mathematics. She previously was a member of the executive board at the German Association for Junior Professors, Studies Without Borders and the International Mathematics Masters.
Dr. Geldhauser contributes to science policy and diplomacy, serving in the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). She is an expert advisor to the UN Secretary General’s Scientific Advisory Board (UNSAB). She is a passionate science communicator and editor of the Oberwolfach Snapshots series. Her engagement for diversity in science was awarded several prizes.
Professor Marcin Palys
Chair, The Polish General Council for Science and Higher Education; Steering Board Member, CoARA 
Professor Marcin Pałys graduated from the University of Warsaw (M.Sc. in Chemistry) and received his doctoral degree from the University of Twente (Enschede, the Netherlands, 1992). In 2010 he became a Professor in the University of Warsaw. His field of expertise covers electrochemistry, in particular transport phenomena and modelling in electrochemical systems.
Between 2012 and 2020, Prof Palys served two terms as the rector of the University of Warsaw and became closely involved in national debates on research and higher education reforms. In 2019, he joined the Board of European University Association (EUA), and since 2025 serves as Vice-president of EUA, contributing to, among others, works on innovation and career assessment. Since 2024, he is a member of the Steering Board of the Coalition on Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA). In Poland, since 2022, he chairs the General Council for Science and Higher Education, a representative institution of the sector and an advisory body for public authorities in the area of legislative changes.
Between 2020 and 2024, Professor Palys was also a member of the Governing Council of Magna Charta Observatory in Bologna.
Dr Mathijs Vleugel
Head, Helmholtz Open Science Office; Chair, CoARA National Chapter Germany
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Supporting the Ukrainian Research Ecosystem through International Exchange and Collaboration
A 2026 ALLEA General Assembly Satellite Event
ALLEA has a long-standing commitment to supporting at-risk scholars, particularly in contexts of conflict and threats to academic freedom. Immediately following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, ALLEA partnered with the Breakthrough Prize Foundation to support scholars and scientific institutions impacted by the war. The European Fund for Displaced Scientists (EFDS) was endowed with $1.5 million and provided funding to academic institutions in Europe to host displaced scholars, as well as to Ukrainian institutions to help their maintain scientific operations under wartime conditions. As one of the very first support schemes, EFDS had a correspondingly high strategic impact on co-shaping numerous successor initiatives.
In 2025, as Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continued unabated, ALLEA joined the International Coalition for Science, Research, and Innovation in Ukraine, representing the community of European Academies in supporting Ukrainian science and research. As part of this initiative, together with its member academies in Kyiv and Warsaw, and co-funded by the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, ALLEA is organising a satellite event at the 2026 ALLEA General Assembly, titled, ‘Supporting the Ukrainian Research Ecosystem through International Exchange and Collaboration’, which focuses on facilitating an exchange of experiences and perspectives around the following guiding questions:
- Which are the most pressing needs of the Ukrainian research ecosystem?
- How can Ukrainian researchers abroad best support science in Ukraine?
Key takeaways from the discussions will feed into the work of the Coalition to help shape future strategies and priorities for Ukrainian science. The event will also provide the framework to kick off the EFDS Alumni Network, a community of former EFDS grantees and representatives that aims to become a platform for further exchanges and collaborations in support of Ukrainian scholarship.
To ensure high quality discussions with diverse stakeholders, this event takes place in person and is by invitation only. If you would like to participate in the discussions, please pre-register by declaring your interest below. We will review your pre-registration details and update you on your participation by 15 May at the latest.
Note for EFDS Grantees: For questions regarding travel and accommodation arrangements, please contact Dagmara Bożek.
Note for ALLEA Delegates/Representatives & Staff of ALLEA Member Academies: Please DO NOT register for this event using the link below. You would have received an email with the registration form exclusive to ALLEA Member Academies.
EVENT DATE
26 May 2026
TYPE OF EVENT
In Person | Invite Only
Staszic Palace
Nowy Świat 72, 00-330 Warsaw, Poland
ORGANISERS
CONTACT PERSON
Matthias Johannsen
Director
[email protected]
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]]>ALLEA is proud to serve as a co-sponsor of ERA Policy Action 18, which focuses on reinforcing ethics and integrity frameworks across the European Research Area. The initiative is structured around four key objectives:
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Connecting existing European networks and stakeholders in research ethics and integrity to build a sustainable community of practice.
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Facilitating dialogue, training activities, mutual learning, and the exchange of good practices among research institutions, funders, policymakers, and professional communities.
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Developing practical guidance, operational tools, and standard operating procedures, including the revision of ALLEA’s European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity.
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Promoting a shared culture of ethics and integrity throughout the ERA.
The launch event successfully convened representatives from EU Member States, European organisations, and Horizon Europe projects. Discussions focused on concrete ways to strengthen ethical practices and integrity in research, both at institutional levels and in day-to-day research activities.
SIMPLIFY, a newly funded Horizon Europe project, marks an important step towards a more coordinated, resilient, and evidence-based approach to research ethics and integrity governance in Europe. The project aims to foster alignment across countries and institutions, supporting a shared European pathway in this critical area. ALLEA looks forward to working closely with project partners, including EUREC, ENRIO, ENAI, EARMA, and The Embassy of Good Science, in what promises to be a productive and collaborative initiative.
Through its involvement in both SIMPLIFY and ERA Action 18, ALLEA reaffirms its commitment to advancing responsible research and fostering trust in science across Europe.
Read more on ALLEA’s work in the field of Research Ethics and Integrity here.
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]]>I am delighted to be appointed Director of ALLEA and to work with all its member academies in jointly strengthening the role of science in society, in ensuring scientific integrity, and defending academic freedom, which is more important than ever.
– Tatjana König, Director, ALLEA
Ms König’s wide-ranging expertise in academic settings, politics, complex organisational leadership, stakeholder engagement, and international networks places her in a prime position to lead ALLEA’s diverse strategic interests at the nexus of science and policy, and the secretariat welcomes the chance to work with her, on behalf of ALLEA’s member academies.
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]]>ALLEA is currently seeking an experienced and versatile Communications Manager (Full-Time) to join our team in Berlin for a duration of two years (with the possibility of extension) as soon as possible.
ALLEA e.V. is the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, representing more than 60 academies from 40 EU and non-EU countries. ALLEA e.V. operates at the interface of science, policy and society and acts on behalf of its members to promote science as a global public good, facilitate scientific collaboration across borders and disciplines, improve the conditions for research, provide the best independent and interdisciplinary science advice, and strengthen the role of science in society. We are currently looking for a full-time Managers to lead ALLEA’s communications activities across Europe.
Role and responsibilities
As Communications Manager, you will lead on all ALLEA communications activities and be responsible for developing and implementing a coherent communications strategy to promote ALLEA’s mission and activities to various stakeholders, including the academic community, policymakers, and the public. Reporting to the ALLEA Director, and in close collaboration with other team members, your regular tasks and responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement ALLEA’s communications strategy and brand to increase visibility and impact
- Effectively produce, manage, and coordinate communications measures and activities (e.g., publications, events, websites, social media, newsletters)
- Create and edit content for websites, brochures, news articles, press releases; manage layout, format, and graphic design of these products
- Handle media queries, initiate and maintain relationships with relevant journalists and media
- Organise and manage public events, workshops, webinars, online meetings and conferences to engage with stakeholders and the public
- Engage in horizon-scanning of relevant public and media debates to identify current and upcoming opportunities for effective communication
- Collect and analyse data to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of communications activities
- Liaise with partners and support colleagues in implementing collaborative and cross-cutting communications initiatives
Profile, skills, and experience
- Master’s degree in a relevant subject (ideally in e.g., communications studies, journalism, public relations, graphic design, marketing, public policy)
- At least 4-5 years of experience in communications, preferably in a non-profit and/or academic setting
- Native-speaker-level proficiency in English, orally and in writing; other foreign languages skills are an asset
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; experience in science communication is an asset
- Experience and/or familiarity with relevant software, apps, and CMS especially Adobe InDesign, Canva, and WordPress
- Proficiency in managing social media profiles (especially LinkedIn)
- Experience in organising public events (physical, hybrid, digital)
- A quick learner and pro-active team player with a keen eye for detail who appreciates working in an international team and environment
- Interest in the areas of expertise of ALLEA (international scientific collaboration, science communications, research policy, science advice, evidence-informed policymaking, etc.) is desirable
What we offer
- International working environment as part of a committed and dynamic team
- Options to work flexibly between our office facilities in the centre of Berlin and remotely
- Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience level
- Employment contract follows regulations of German TV-L collective agreement and includes annual bonus, overtime compensation, and 31 annual leave days (including 24 and 31 December)
- Job ticket subsidy (Deutschlandticket) and company pension scheme subsidy (bAV)
- Training opportunities
How to apply
Please submit your digital application with a cover letter, CV, an example of a short written text (in English), a sample of a graphic design work, and relevant references or corresponding certificates in one single PDF document (5 MB max.) to [email protected] as soon as possible and including salary expectations. The deadline for applications is 12 April 2026. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.
ALLEA promotes equal opportunities and diversity. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. If you have any questions, please contact: Lydia Götze, ALLEA HR and Administration Officer | [email protected] | Phone: 030 206 066-500
Further information on ALLEA’s activities can be found on our Website and on LinkedIn.
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With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), professionals across sectors are exploring whether its power and capabilities could be an asset in managing crises, such as extreme weather events and pandemics. At the same time, there are concerns of the potential challenges of using AI in such complex, high-pressure, demanding environments.
Is it possible to use AI responsibly, ethically and safely in a crisis situation? Are we able to safeguard fundamental liberties? How far can we rely on AI in situations that could be dangerous and even life-threatening? Is it possible to build trust in AI?
These are the questions that will be addressed in this webinar by a distinguished panel of speakers who will draw on the recent work for the European Scientific Advice Mechanism, as well as their academic and professional expertise and experience. The webinar will also feature an introduction by ALLEA Vice-President, Marie Louise B Nosch.
For more information on the panellists, see here. Join the interactive webinar, which is free and open to all, by registering below.
EVENT DATE
25 February 2026
TYPE OF EVENT
Online | Registration required
ORGANISERS
CONTACT PERSON
Sara Saba
Science Policy Officer
[email protected]
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How can the invisible labour of peer review be meaningfully recognised and rewarded? This question was at the heart of the recent workshop, Turning Recommendations into Reality: Implementing Mechanisms for Recognising and Rewarding Peer Review, which brought together funders, research institutions, publishers, and researchers in Berlin to move from principles to practice.
On 15 January 2026, ALLEA, on behalf of the CoARA Working Group on Recognising and Rewarding Peer Review, organised a hybrid workshop in Berlin to build on its recommendations published in July 2025, which outlined practical ways to better acknowledge peer review as a core scholarly contribution. Participants discussed mechanisms ranging from recognising review activities in CVs and performance evaluations, to registering contributions in research information systems and platforms such as ORCID.
Discussions also highlighted broader challenges facing the peer review system. While openness and transparency are increasingly encouraged, participants emphasised the need for flexibility across disciplines. In some fields, open peer review may strengthen collaboration and recognition, participants cautioned that in others anonymity remains essential due to competitive pressures and power imbalances between junior and senior researchers. Another recurring theme was sustainability. With the volume of publications continuing to rise, many participants noted the growing imbalance between submissions and available reviewers. Proposals such as linking submissions to a proportional number of reviews were discussed as potential ways to re-balance the system and reinforce peer review as a shared academic responsibility.
The workshop concluded with hands-on design sprints, where participants developed pilot proposals to test new approaches to recognising peer review. These ideas, which focused on implementable and scaleable solutions, were designed to support organisations in embedding peer review recognition into research assessment practices and advancing CoARA’s broader goal of more responsible and holistic evaluation systems. Some points highlighted during the design sprint include:
- Exploring the feasibility of assigning formal credit to reviewers, such as issuing certificates, DOIs for review reports, or other verifiable recognition mechanisms. These credits could be publicly visible where appropriate and incorporated into academic evaluations, helping to incentivise high-quality reviewing while preserving flexibility for anonymous peer review where needed.
- Using existing infrastructures, such as ORCID profiles or institutional CRIS systems, to systematically record peer review activities. By registering reviews in a verifiable way, researchers could demonstrate their reviewing contributions across publishers and funders, enabling portable and standardised recognition across institutions.
- Institutions and funders could introduce dedicated sections in CVs, grant applications, and annual review processes where researchers report their peer review activities.
- Making peer review activities more open open and transparent could improve the qualities of reviews, and ultimately allow contribute to research excellence by not only increasing accountability, but by offering the possibility of reviewers collaborating with authors in the long-term.
If you would like to consider piloting the recommendations of the CoARA Working Group on Recognising and Rewarding Peer Review, register your interest here.
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ALLEA General Assembly 2026
The ALLEA General Assembly annually convenes academies of sciences and humanities from 40 countries across the Council of Europe region, providing a unique platform for dialogue across borders, disciplines, generations, and sectors.
The next ALLEA General Assembly will take place on 27-28 May 2026 in Warsaw, Poland, kindly hosted by the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS). It will include a shared ALLEA-ENYA programme co-organised by the Young Academy of Poland (AMU). More details will follow.
SAVE THE DATE
27–28 May 2026
TYPE OF EVENT
In-person event with streaming
Open to the public, registration required
CONTACT PERSON
Dagmara Bożek
Liaison Officer
[email protected]
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]]>Bringing together experts in law, computer and social science, and data governance, the interdisciplinary group will examine how regulations such as the GDPR affect international collaboration and research data exchange. Its goal is to develop guidance and advocate for fair, secure, and transparent data-sharing policies that strengthen research integrity and mobility.
Operating to at least 2027, the Task Force will produce recommendations, engage with European and global partners, and contribute to shaping the European Research Area’s (ERA) policy agenda on open science. It builds on the successful work of the long-standing ALLEA Working Group on Intellectual Property Rights and activities promoting access to scientific information.
We thank all participants for a productive and inspiring first meeting!
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