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The subject aims to provide students with tools for managing and evaluating Science in a broad context. Evaluation methods of organizations, research projects, and research careers will be reviewed from a historical framework, introducing alternative metrics and qualitative research impact evaluation. Various national and European R&D+i systems will also be presented, with special attention to regional funding and European Union framework programs. The subject will include a description of the basic building blocks of a research project and the essential aspects to consider in its economic management. Issues related to intellectual and industrial property and mechanisms for implementing entrepreneurial initiatives derived from research results will be addressed. Finally, with a predominantly practical approach, working groups will be organized to develop research projects that exemplify high social, economic, and/or environmental impact actions.

THEORY PROGRAM A. Research Evaluation 1. Historical perspective and indicators 2. National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation (ANECA) 3. Evaluation of organizations, research projects, and research careers 4. Alternative indicators and qualitative evaluation B. R/D+i Systems 1. Historical Introduction 2. Public Research Organizations 3. State Research Agency (AEI) and CDTI 4. Territorial funding programs 5. European Union Framework Programs C. Structure of a research project and economic and legal aspects 1. Parts of a research project 2. Economic management 3. Industrial and intellectual property 4. Entrepreneurial initiatives PRACTICAL PROGRAM A. Practical development of a research project (in working groups) 1. Ideation and design of a research project 2. Oral presentation 3. Peer evaluation

ATTENDANCE Percentage of in-person activities: 50 hours Percentage of online activities: 100 hours LIST OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES In-person activities Theoretical classes in the classroom: 30 Seminars: 3 Academically-directed assignments:10 Evaluation activities (3-hour written exam + 4-hour presentation of assignments): 7 EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - Master classes: Presentation of content by professors - Seminars: Supervised monographic sessions with shared participation among experts, teachers, and students - Academically-directed assignments: Preparation of a research project in working groups under the supervision of the faculty - Presentation of assignments: Oral presentation of projects to classmates and faculty TEACHING METHODOLOGIES - Expository method: Oral presentations by faculty supported, if necessary, by computer materials (PowerPoint, Internet information, etc.) - Project-based learning: Completion of projects within a set timeframe to address a task through planning, designing, and carrying out a series of activities, all based on the development and application of acquired knowledge. - Cooperative learning: Promotes the development of autonomous learning through collaboration among peers.