The role of experience and diversity on research consortia’ performance: an exploratory approach

Inés Alegre (), Jasmina Berbegal-Mirabent and Victor Martin-Sanchez ()
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Inés Alegre: Lagos Business School
Victor Martin-Sanchez: University of Southern Denmark

Small Business Economics, 2025, vol. 64, issue 1, No 6, 113-132

Abstract: Abstract In the realm of academic engagement, this study directs its focus toward a policy instrument that has received surprisingly scant attention within the literature, despite its substantial investment: European Union-funded research projects. These projects are designed to foster collaboration and establish a framework that supports and fortifies the creation and dissemination of exceptional knowledge and cutting-edge technologies. These endeavors are anticipated to fuel economic growth, spur social development, and address global challenges. Within this study, we delve into the impact of team experience and diversity on the research performance of consortia — groups of organizations — that have been successfully awarded funding within the FP7 and H2020 funding schemes. In order to dissect the influence of learning, our analysis is confined to consortia that have collaborated on multiple occasions. Drawing from data sourced from Community Research and Development Information Service, our findings unveil that beyond the monetary allocation, an array of team attributes and environmental factors play a role in augmenting team performance.

Keywords: Academic engagement; EU-funded research projects; Learning; Team composition; Experience; Diversity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H50 I28 L26 O38 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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