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Is team science valued in the academic promotions process? A mixed-methods case study.
Michael B Potter1, Saji Mansur1, Shira P Rutman2
1Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
|February 22, 2024
Summary
Team science is valued, but definitions and credit allocation vary widely in academic promotions. Institutions need clear incentives to encourage faculty participation in collaborative research.
Area of Science:
- Academic research
- Collaborative science
- Faculty development
Background:
- Traditional academic promotion emphasizes individual achievement.
- Modern science increasingly relies on interdisciplinary team science.
- Need to assess institutional alignment with collaborative research models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine consensus on team science definitions at UCSF.
- To evaluate if promotion processes incentivize team science participation.
- To identify opportunities for improved support of collaborative research.
Main Methods:
- 20 qualitative interviews with academic leaders overseeing promotions.
- Analysis of definitions and credit allocation for team science.
- Survey ranking of team science importance versus traditional metrics.
Main Results:
- Definitions of team science and credit assignment varied significantly among leaders.
- While valued, current promotion processes show inconsistencies in incentivizing team science.
- Participants identified areas for enhancing support for collaborative research.
Conclusions:
- Prioritize defining team science and establishing transparent incentives.
- Institutions should align promotion criteria with collaborative research goals.
- Enhance faculty engagement in team science through clear recognition and support.
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