Acknowledging bias, making it transparent

Allowing evaluators to declare potential biases to the panel makes bias visible and fosters a fairer evaluation process. It encourages open, transparent discussion, even though unconscious bias is hard to identify. Making bias explicit is essential for trust and integrity in research assessment.
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Experiments in Assessment WG

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March 10, 2026

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Providing space in an evaluation for evaluators or panel members to declare any biases they may have to the other evaluators makes bias visible and contributes to a fairer evaluation process. It fosters open and transparent discussion around bias, even though unconscious bias is likely difficult to declare. Making bias transparent is essential for fostering trust and integrity in research assessment.

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