The University of Queensland

Research Evaluation Committees (RECs) comprising experienced, internationally recognised experts will evaluate the overall research performance of disciplines within institutions. These evaluations will be informed by three broad categories of indicators:

1. Indicators of Research Quality

Research quality is considered on the basis of ranked outlets, citation analysis and peer-reviewed Australian and international research income. Peer review is also incorporated where necessary.

For the 2009 Trial, citation analysis will be undertaken for the journal articles submitted within the PCE Cluster, with peer review used for the HCA submission.

For both PCE and HCA, all journal articles submitted will be profiled by the ranked journals relevant for that discipline.

2. Indicators of Research Volume and Activity

This is considered on the basis of total research outputs and research income within the context of the eligible researcher profile.

3. Indicators of Research Application

Applied research is considered on the basis of research commercialisation income and other applied measures.