The Dutch initiative ‘’Room for Everyone’s Talent’’

Maastricht University's approach

Currently, an academic can be successful in many areas, but not all activities and achievements are recognised and rewarded equally. Research performance, in particular assessed through quantitative measurements such as research output, citation analyses and acquired grants, has predominantly determined the career path of academics for many years. This has led to the undervaluing of other key domains that belong to the core tasks of academic institutions and to increased work pressure and competitiveness among academics. Dutch academic institutions, with Maastricht University as one of its frontrunners, have set out to address this imbalance in the assessment and development of academic careers.