Position statement

Metascience investment explainer on AI-driven research evaluation

This document explains why the UK Metascience Unit is funding research projects that explore how AI can be used to measure research quality.

• From: ESRC, UKRI and the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
• Published: 8 October 2026

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Explaining the UK Metascience Unit’s investments in AI-driven research evaluation

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The UK Metascience Unit is funding a cohort of research projects, each focused on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to measure different aspects of research quality, including originality, rigour, and societal impact.

This document explains the rationale behind these investments.

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