Management of public research

Careers of Doctorate Holders: Employment and Mobility Patterns

26-Mar-2010

This paper presents the results of the first large-scale data collection conducted in the framework of the OECD/UNESCO Institute for Statistics/Eurostat project on the Careers of Doctorate Holders (CDH).

Research and Development: Going Global (Policy Brief)

04-Aug-2008

The unprecedented pace and scale of today’s globalisation process
has attracted much attention in recent years. Globalisation is having a
particularly large impact on innovation. The scope for global collaboration
is increasing as more of the world’s regions possess important research and
innovation capabilities. So while the United States, the European Union and
Japan have so far been the leaders in this respect, countries such as China
and India have a growing research and innovation capacity.

OECD Principles and Guidelines for Access to Research Data from Public Funding

04-May-2007

These recommendations are intended to promote data access and sharing among researchers, research institutions, and national research agencies, while at the same time taking into account the various national laws, research policies and organisational structures of OECD member countries.

Women in Scientific Careers: Unleashing the Potential

20-Nov-2006

This publication presents the proceedings of an international workshop that assessed the underlying causes behind the low participation of women in scientific careers, especially at senior levels, and aimed to identify good practice policies to attract, recruit and retain women in scientific careers in public and private research.

Governance of Public Research

21-Jun-2004

This new report provides a comprehensive review of the challenges that call for changes in the governance of OECD countries' science systems. It highlights emerging policy responses indicating better practices to deal with the challenges and draws policy lessons that can inspire the reform process.

Steering and Funding of Research Institutions

23-May-2003

The six country studies carried out during this project are now available on the Web.

A new section on Public Understanding of Science and Technology

08-Oct-2002

Rapid scientific advances and technological change calls for better ways of enhancing public understanding of science and technology. This new section introduces innovative ways member governments go about promoting scientific culture.

Editor's Choice

A comprehensive review of the challenges that call for changes in the governance of OECD countries' science systems.

Governance of Public Research: Toward Better Practices