MLE on Performance-based Research Funding Systems: Thematic Report No 2 - Bibliometrics in Performance-based Research Funding Systems

The particular focus of this thematic report on Performance-based Research Funding Systems (PRFS) is on the use of bibliometrics and similar data and methods in relation to such funding systems. The key questions of this report are how bibliometrics is used directly or indirectly in the funding system, the indicators and data sources used, and the degree to which bibliometric indicators or bibliometric information influence funding allocation.