In support of the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (COARA), the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) signed the online agreement for reforming research assessment in October 2022.

COARA aims to improve the quality and impact of research by reforming the framework for research assessment on the foundation of qualitative metrics, peer review, transparency, and responsibility when relying on quantitative metrics. Signatories commit to core commitments according to which they will handle research assessment. The full text of the agreement can be read here.

By signing COARA, EuChemS joins a growing number of organisations and agencies from the fields of research, education and academia.