Management of Public Research

The OECD analyses the evolution of and trends of changes in the policy of Member countries for public research. It focuses on important issues such as the governance of systems, new mechanisms for priority setting and funding of research and questions relating to human resources in science.

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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.

Workshop on the International Mobility of Researchers

on 28-Mar-2007

This workshop covered topics such as policy options for enhancing the international mobility of researchers and mechanisms to build research capacity in both OECD countries and non-member economies. Workshop presentations are available on line.

Main Science and Technology Indicators (MSTI): 2008/1

26-May-2008

A timely set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of the efforts undertaken by OECD Member countries and selected non-member economies in the field of science and technology.

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Editor's Choice

A comprehensive review of key trends in science, technology and innovation policy including statistics on R&D funding, patents, researchers and other indicators of innovative performance.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Outlook 2006

STI Scoreboard

Over 200 graphs provide a comprehensive picture of countries' performance in science, technology and innovation.

OECD Science, Technology and Industry Scoreboard 2007

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