ZSI together with AIT (lead), Joanneum Research and SME Research Austria evaluated the effects of H2020 on Austria

The evaluation focused on

1. Relevance, efficiency and effect of the work of FFG, the Austrian Research Promotion Agency, which hosts the Autrian NCP network in view of its advisory and information services with regard to HORIZON 2020 and ERA
2. The EU-Performance Monitoring delivered by FFG
3. The ERA-Observatory Austria

In addition, the evaluation scritinised the services in regard to

• EUREKA
• COSME
• EEN

The evaluation used a multi-methodological approach including document analysis, logic chart analysis, explorative interviews, surveys, analysis of secondary data, cost-benefit-assessment, expert and stakeholder interviews, focus groups, reflection workshops, and Delphi-analysis.

Team:

• Mag. Dr. Klaus Schuch (project leader)
• Mag. Helmut Gassler (on educational leave)
• Dr. Mag.ª Stefanie Konzett-Smoliner

Section: Research Policy & Development

Funding institutions and customers:

• Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung

• JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH
• KMU FORSCHUNG AUSTRIA
• Austrian Institute of Technology (Coordinator)

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• Publication: Using the Delphi Method in Evaluations – Incorporating a Future Oriented Perspective in Evaluations
• Project: Evaluation of FWF's programme for Arts-based Research PEEK

Tags: European Research Area, evaluation, research and innovation policy