Evaluating Research Partnerships through ISO 56003 Guidelines, RRI Concepts, and Ex Post Facto Cases

Izabela Simon Rampasso, Rodnei Bertazzoli, Thais Dibbern, Milena Pavan Serafim, Walter Leal Filho, Carolina Rojas-Córdova and Rosley Anholon
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Izabela Simon Rampasso: Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta 1270709, Chile
Rodnei Bertazzoli: School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-860, Brazil
Thais Dibbern: Institute of Geosciences, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-855, Brazil
Milena Pavan Serafim: Laboratory of Public Sector Studies, School of Applied Sciences, University of Campinas, Limeira 13484-350, Brazil
Walter Leal Filho: Faculty of Life Sciences, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Ulmenliet 20, D-21033 Hamburg, Germany
Carolina Rojas-Córdova: Departamento de Ingeniería Industrial, Universidad Católica del Norte, Antofagasta 1270709, Chile
Rosley Anholon: School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Campinas, Campinas 13083-860, Brazil

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 7, 1-10

Abstract: This article aims to evaluate improvements in opportunities for research partnerships focused on innovation, considering the ISO 56003 guidelines, Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) concepts, and the experiences of the authors of this article, who are researchers in various areas (ex post facto). The results presented arise from structured debates and discussions. As a result of the analysis and reflections carried out, some improvement opportunities in most of the partnerships established among research groups can be visualised. Partners in a research group often debate aspects related to technical knowledge associated with the research and contractual procedures in detail; however, they do not equally emphasise other important partnership management aspects, such as the analysis of the research impacts on all stakeholders, the definition and adoption of a governance policy to better conduct the interaction among members, and other actions that can enhance the partnerships. This article can be characterised as a synthesis of lessons learned, in addition to a presentation of guidelines mentioned in the literature. This knowledge can be useful to other researchers in planning new partnerships or evaluating existing ones. For deciding whether to enter into a partnership or withdraw from it, the information presented here is of great value.

Keywords: evaluation; research partnerships; ISO 56003; RRI; ex post facto cases (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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