Research output is defined very broadly to include all scholarly disciplines. So, it includes published academic work such as books, journal articles, conference proceedings and theses. The quality of these is important so that greater weight is given to double blind refereed papers compared to non-refereed papers. So we need to develop more output from our research in refereed journals.

 

Exhibitions, performances, videos and recordings, films, materials, trademarks and products are also counted as research inputs. A comprehensive list of what constitutes research output can be found on page 43 of the 2006 guidelines (found in the library or on the web). Again the output has to be held in high esteem by peers indicating a high scholarly value. So the status of the performance/exhibition (for example) is the key. A gig down at the local pub will not count.

What is Peer Esteem?

Indicators of peer esteem include research fellowships, prizes, awards, invitations to share research at conferences (key note addresses  or invitation to exhibit, for example), participation on editorial boards, and positive review and citation. Individuals can provide evidence for up to 30 contributions in this category.

What is Contribution to the Research Environment?

This includes evidence of membership of research collaborations and consortia, contribution to the research discipline, chairing conference panels, giving seminars on research, journal clubs, research workshops, links with end users of research, active engagement with relevant stakeholders, dissemination of research outputs, external research funding, development of new researchers, supervising postgraduate students, and assisting students to present research outputs, for example. Individuals can provide evidence for up to 30 contributions in this category.

Research Portfolios

The PBRF requires individuals in the organisation being assessed for funding to provide evidence for each of the three categories. Hence the PBRF requires individuals to complete a portfolio of evidence for each year of the assessment period 񢉖-2011).  Evidence is not just providing a reference or making a statement; the actual publication, invitation, recording or evidence of peer esteem must be included in the portfolio.

 

The forms for the portfolio can be obtained from any of the research coordinators: Sally Bodkin; Jerry Hoffman or Ross Ramsay who can explain further what is required.

Example of Portfolio

The following link will take you to an example of a portfolio for PBRF purposes. All staff teaching in degree programs are required to develop and maintain a portfolio. Please contact a research coordinator if you need help.

 

http://www.sit.ac.nz/documents/Research/PortfolioExample.doc