The Open Science team of the Radboud Young Academy (RYA) is advising Radboud University on the replacement of its Current Research Information System (CRIS), currently known as Metis. The team recently sent an open letter on this topic to the Executive Board.
A CRIS is a system in which information about research is collected and managed, including publications, projects, grants, and impact. It serves as an important foundation for reporting, evaluation, and policy-making within the university.
The Radboud Young Academy is a think tank made up of young, ambitious staff members from all faculties and functions. The Open Science team within the RYA is closely involved in the development of Radboud University’s Open Science programme.
The university is currently exploring which successor to Metis best aligns with its ambitions. In the open letter, the RYA urges the Executive Board to be cautious of systems that may conflict with the university’s core values. They advocate for a CRIS that is FAIR, open-source, and handles research metrics responsibly.
The RYA has since been invited to continue the conversation in June with the 'CRIS Replacement Steering Committee'.