The key objectives that the SUPER MoRRI project addressed were extremely challenging both scientifically as well as with regard to the potential implications of the project’s results. Scientifically, because the measurement of scientific, economic, societal and political impacts of policies and measures aimed at increasing responsible practices in European research and innovation activities requires the thorough revision of existing and the development of novel conceptual approaches to monitoring and indicators. To this end, existing indicators and previous experiences with data collection were critically examined and put on the test bed, important conceptual foundations for the development of the RRI monitoring framework were developed, and a plan for the case research was developed (see deliverables D1.2 D2.1 and 5.1). As any indicator system is performative and likely to generate unintended effects, the SUPER MoRRI consortium was particularly committed to responsible conduct in the process of developing the monitoring framework.
A key element of the SUPER MoRRI project was the exchange with and involvement of different networks of stakeholders. These different but interrelated networks functioned as sounding boards, critical friends and, most importantly, were involved in the processes of co-constructing and testing the monitoring framework and of the data collection procedures, the online dashboard, and the self-assessment tool (SAT).
Based on the strategic foundations and enriched by feedbacks from the stakeholders, SUPER MoRRI set in motion a number of data collection streams, case research and development work: The data collection for the monitoring framework included selected secondary data (including Eurobarometer data), the operationalization and implementation of the RPO and the RFO studies as well as a survey of European researchers. The project also conducted an ambitious case study research programme with the aim to improve the understanding of how RRI activities generate impact on research and innovation practices and institutional structures. The six research cases covered different dimensions of RRI, reaching from the role of civil society organisations (CSOs) at the science-society interface and ethics in AI to a study of public value research careers. And with the aim of providing practical support to research performing organizations (RPOs) interested in reaching higher levels of responsibility, SUPER MoRRI developed an online self-assessment tool (SAT).
Of the numerous outputs generated over the course of the project, the following deserve particular emphasis:
- the three RRI Monitoring Reports (D2.2 D2.3 and D2.5)
- the case research (D5.2 D5.3 and D5.4)
- the international perspectives (D4.2) and recommendations on RRI (D4.3).
Most importantly, an online portal was established (PROMISE, available at www.promise4era.eu) making available key project results and data. PROMISE includes an online indicator dashboard, providing dynamic and customizable visualizations, access to primary data from the RFO and RPO studies, the researchers survey and the case studies. The self-assessment tool (SAT) can also be accessed via the portal.
The final report (D1.4) provides a concise and brief overview of the main results of SUPER MoRRI, including key policy recommendations.
