Recognition and Rewards at the Radboud University

Radboud University fully supports the national Recognition and Rewards programme and is committed to fostering an academic environment that values diverse talents, teamwork, and a holistic approach to scientific contributions. Implementing these changes will take time, patience, and sustained effort, but with a shared commitment, we can achieve a more inclusive and balanced academic culture.

In alignment with national agreements, Radboud University has developed a vision for Recognition and Rewards built on four key pillars:

  • Quality - Expanding the definition of academic excellence beyond traditional metrics.
  • Cooperation – Encouraging collaboration and balancing individual and team contributions.
  • Diversity – Valuing all academic responsibilities, including teaching, research, (societal) impact and academic leadership.
  • Human Scale – Promoting trust, open communication, and a healthy work-life balance.

Radboud University is committed to implementing the Recognition and Rewards programme through various projects, including:

Taking Stock, Sharing, and Learning

Providing insight into the transformation towards Recognition and Rewards in practice, jointly evaluating current practices, and identifying areas for improvement.

Engaging in Open and Reflective Dialogue

Facilitating inclusive, open, and socially safe conversations, not just sharing achievements and results but engaging in discussions in a way that fosters recognition and rewards. How do we achieve this? Realising the core principles of Recognition and Rewards depends on changing our dialogue.

Integrating Recognition and Rewards with Open Science

Aligning efforts to enhance research accessibility and impact. More information about the Radboud Open Science Programme you can find here.

CoARA

The Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) is a collective of organisations committed to reforming the methods and processes by which research, researchers, and research organisations are evaluated. Together we are developing new ways for evaluating research quality. 

Team Science

Strengthening collaborative approaches within academic work.

Academic Profiles

Refining academic career paths that reflect diverse academic contributions in research, teaching, (societal) impact and academic leadership.

Recognition and Rewards for Professional Services

Extending the principles of recognition and rewards to professional services.