Research Evaluation and Priority-setting in Research-providing Agencies in Australia

摘要

A changing environment and changing expectations require that R&D providers become more like private-sector enterprises. BCA can contribute by supporting decisions on the allocation of resources, helping achieve a cultural shift in the organisations, and helping to win or maintain funds. In order to deliver these benefits, some simple standard practices, including transparency of analysis and sensitivity analysis, must be met. Decision-makers should be trained in interpreting results so that they understand BCA strengths and limitations and how to use it, with their judgment, to support decisions.