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PBRF assesses quality research in the tertiary education sector

New baseline indicator

An evaluation of the quality of research outputs of researchers in the tertiary education sector was undertaken as part of the implementation of the PBRF.

The results show that, of researchers who had produced sufficient quality and quantity of output in the previous six years to be adequately assessed (i.e. rated ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’), almost half produced work of national or international standing. Ten percent produced work of international standard and reputation (A rating) and a further 39 percent produced work of national standard and reputation (B rating).

Distribution of research staff (in FTEs) rated ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ by the PBRF quality evaluation by rating 2003

Source: Tertiary Education Commission

Continued increase in research contract funding

An indicator of the overall relevance, quality and reputation of research in the tertiary sector is the amount of funding for research contracts.

The total funding for university research contracts has continued to increase, with funding totalling $264 million in 2003. This represents a 13 percent increase on 2002 and accounts for 13.6 percent of all university income.

University research contract income 1997–2003

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