Research policy analyses and strategies

Formas evaluates and analyses our funding operations. We collaborate with other government agencies and research funders in our analysis and evaluation work.

For example, we can conduct evaluations on the scientific quality, benefits or effects of internal processes, research programmes, research groups or other organisations. Formas also investigates and analyses the areas in which there is a need for more research, both from a research perspective and from a societal perspective.

National and international research policies

This work is done at both national and international levels and involve developing background material and activities on issues that Formas considers important. Formas also compiles background material and responses for investigations, commissions and government bills. An important part of our research policy efforts involves participation in international forums such as Science Europe, the Global Research Council, Belmont Forum and others External link.. Formas also has a long-term plan for integrating gender equality perspectives in the agency’s activities and strategies as well as in the content of research.