Research funded by the Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research and Innovation, CNCS–UEFISCDI, project number PN-II-RU-TE-2014-4-1605
Contract number 367/1/10/2015
Our research is focused on the relationship between educational research and its use in the policy-making process in the Romanian educational system. Following conclusions drawn from previous research and starting from the premise there is a higher probability for educational policy to generate long-term and more significant systemic changes if based on relevant research, we examine the knowledge-mobilization process between research and policy-making and the particular roles of the parties involved.
We use a mixed methodological approach, combining a survey with researchers, interviews with university managers and focus groups with researchers and policy-makers. The research identifies some of the missing links, mostly related to the production of research and its relevance to societal needs, with the financing bodies also exerting a relevant role.
Our results focus on research production mechanisms, show different opinions, obstacles and opportunities arising from the mobilization of research into policy and, finally, offer suggestions for improvement.
Our results focus on research production mechanisms, show different opinions, obstacles and opportunities arising from the mobilization of research into policy and, finally, offer suggestions for improvement.
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