Supporting institutions through transition
Making responsible
research assessment
work, across Europe
Most evaluation systems still rely on publication counts and prestige, and overlook much of what researchers do. ARION brings together four practical tools that help institutions recognise the full breadth of research contributions.
Programme
Horizon Europe
Duration
2026 - 2029
Partners
15 organisations
Pilots
8 institutions
How it works
Four tools for reform
01
Digital Researcher Profiles
Profiles connected to ORCID, CRIS and OpenAIRE that capture outputs and activities automatically, under the researcher's control.
02
Narrative CVs
Let researchers describe the full range of their contributions, backed by verifiable evidence.
03
Institutional Model Policies
Governance templates that embed responsible assessment into institutional decision-making.
04
HR Toolkits
Practical guidance for recruitment, promotion and evaluation, based on the SECURE Research Career Framework.
How it works
From diagnosis to lasting change
Step 1
Diagnose
Assess institutional readiness and find the right entry point for reform.
Step 2
Deploy
Co-design and test tools in real assessment processes.
Step 3
Build capacity
Train evaluators, managers and researchers, and grow a network of champions and mentors.
Step 4
Scale
Extend adoption across Europe through CoARA National Chapters, DORA, MCAA, OpenAIRE and University Alliances.
Consortium
15 partners, 10 countries
Greece
Spain

Belgium

United Kingdom

Germany

Spain

Ireland

Romania

Greece

France

Cyprus

Netherlands

Spain

Canada

International