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Translating scientific research and findings into policy discussion often requires an understanding of the institutional complexities of policy processes. This study developed a set of metrics to examine how researchers have undertaken that challenge.
The long-standing debate over open access to research results has been marked by a geographic divide - but the divide is starting to blur.
Our research suggests that the theory that conservatives and liberals respond differently to threats isn't actually true.
If you are an early career scientist looking for ways to get involved with advocacy, or a faculty member who wants to engage your students in the role of science in democracy, the Science for Public Good Fund is for you. We want to support the next generation of science advocacy leaders today.
The world's youth have begun to persistently demonstrate for the protection of the climate and other foundations of human well-being. As scientists and scholars who have recently initiated similar letters of support in our countries, we call for our colleagues across all disciplines and from the entire world to support these young climate protesters. Their concerns are justified and supported by the best available science.
Many academics have strong incentives to influence policymaking, but may not know where to start. Recent research has examined the ‘how to’ advice in the academic peer-reviewed and grey literatures.
Researchers say the policy could intensify existing issues with research quality and misconduct.
A high-ranking EU civil servant leading the administrative wing of the European Research Council (ERC) announced his early retirement to staff on Monday, citing policy disputes.
The necessity of developing a public infrastructure for open access, its benefits and the obstacles to reaching this goal.
Agencies including the National Science Foundation are without funding
Research community welcomes meteorologist as Trump's new science adviser, after two years without one, but the office he will run is currently closed.
But it will likely lack the broad powers favored by supporters of a Green New Deal.
The Netherlands will radically shake up how academics are assessed and promoted, including a shift away from relying on citations and journal impact factors.
The OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2018 is the twelfth edition in a series that biennially reviews key trends in science, technology and innovation (STI) policy in OECD countries and a number of major partner economies.
