Delegation of research governance to networks: research councils as multiple goal boundary organizations

The delegation of research governance to networks is increasingly seen as a potential way to resolve the paradox in research fundingi, because it would reduce the direct influence of the state on funding policies, respect the independence of scientific institutions, foster `vigorous¿ scientific institutions, and ensure scientists¿ strong commitment to user interests. This paper analyzes a system of delegation of research governance to networks in the Dutch agricultural sector, in which the research council has adopted the role of a multiple goal boundary organization that, apart from forming a bridge between government and scientists, also intermediates at several other interfaces. Several tensions are identified that emerge in the different arenas of resear

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Klerkx, L.W.A., Leeuwis, C.
Format:	Article in monograph or in proceedings biblioteca
Language:	English
Subjects:	Life Science,
Online Access:	https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/delegation-of-research-governance-to-networks-research-councils-a
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