Concordia University has signed the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), a global initiative that seeks to transform research recognition and evaluation. Instead of relying on journal-based metrics to determine funding, appointments, and promotions, DORA advocates for employing a more holistic assessment of scholarly work that considers factors such as policy influence, impact on collaboration, and community engagement. “DORA will serve as a compass,” said Concordia Interim VP of Research, Innovation, and Impact Effrosyni Diamantoudi. “Its principles will guide the university in fostering a research environment where innovation thrives, diverse contributions are celebrated, and impact reaches far beyond the academic sphere.”
