Study title

Evaluation of Strategic Research Programmes 2018-2023: Survey for Stakeholders 2023

Dataset ID Number

FSD3938

Persistent identifiers

https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3938
https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3938

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Academy of Finland. Division of Strategic Research

Abstract

The survey examined the societal impact and interaction of research programmes that concluded in 2023 and were funded by the Strategic Research Council (SRC), operating in connection with the Academy of Finland. The study focused also on the significance of the research and interaction activities carried out within the programmes for the research projects' collaboration partners and stakeholders. The research programmes implemented in 2018-2023 were Adaptation and Resilience for Sustainable Growth (ADAPT) and Keys to Sustainable Growth (GROWTH). Altogether, the programmes comprised 12 research consortia, i.e. project entities.

Respondents were asked about their role in the research programme or project, how frequently they interacted with the project, and what their practical involvement entailed, such as participation in research activities, stakeholder events, expert hearings, training, policy influence, or international cooperation. In addition, respondents assessed their interaction with the research programme or project, including the purposefulness and extent of interaction, the reach of target groups, and available resources. They were also asked about the objectives they pursued through interaction, such as building and strengthening networks, developing expertise, gaining visibility, generating new innovations, or achieving economic benefits. Respondents described significant outputs or solutions produced by the research programme or project and assessed the relevance of the project work for their own organisation and for society at large.

Finally, some statements were made about strategic research, such as the topicality of its objectives, scientific high quality, international prestige, multidisciplinarity and the usefulness of the results. The respondents were also asked how the societal relevance and impact of strategic research programmes could be further strengthened.

Background information includes the respondent's organisation, role in relation to the research programme, and previous relationship with researchers and research organisations in the research programme.

Keywords

evaluation; financing; research; research finance; research workers; science; scientific co-operation; social influence; social interaction

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Social behaviour and attitudes (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Science and technology (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Final Evaluations of the Strategic Research Council's Research Programmes

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study.

Data Collector

• Mäkinen-Rostedt, Katri (Academy of Finland. Division of Strategic Research)
• Huutoniemi, Katri (Academy of Finland. Division of Strategic Research)

Time Period Covered

2018 – 2023

Collection Dates

2023-09-20 – 2023-10-16

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Event/Process/Activity

Universe

Main stakeholders and partners designated by the projects and programme directors of the research programmes funded by the Strategic Research Council in 2018-2023 (up maximum 10 per project or project leader)

Time Method

Longitudinal: Cohort/Event-based

Sampling Procedure

Total universe/Complete enumeration

All of the top 10 stakeholders reported by the research projects and programme leaders of the SRC funded ADAPT and GROWTH programmes were invited to participate in the Webropol survey. An invitation and a personal direct link to survey were sent by e-mail to recipients.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI)

Research Instrument

Semi-structured questionnaire

Response Rate

32

Data File Language

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The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: Finnish.

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Data Version

1.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

The team that conducted the survey removed contact details from the data delivered to the FSD. Where necessary, researchers removed identifiers from open-ended responses; all removals are indicated in [square brackets].

For identifiability reasons, the open-ended variable q4_avo (To which of the following does your organisation/stakeholder primarily belong?) has been removed from the dataset at FSD.

Weighting

There are no weight variables in the data.

Citation Requirement

The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.

Bibliographical Citation

Academy of Finland: Evaluation of Strategic Research Programmes 2018-2023: Survey for Stakeholders 2023 [dataset]. Data version 1.0 (2025-12-10). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd3938; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD3938

Deposit Requirement

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Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

Related Publications

Mäkinen-Rostedt, Katri; Husso, Aleksi; Huutoniemi, Katri, 2024. Näkymätöntä näkyväksi tekemässä - strategisen tutkimuksen vaikuttavuus. Blogikirjoitus. Suomen Akatemia. https://www.aka.fi/strateginen-tutkimus/strateginen-tutkimus/tutkimusta-tiedon-kayttajalle/blogi/2024/nakymatonta-nakyvaksi-tekemassa--strategisen-tutkimuksen-vaikuttavuus/

STN-ohjelmat ADAPT ja GROWTH (2018-2023): Yhteenvetoa ja poimintoja tuloksista. Suomen Akatemia. https://www.aka.fi/globalassets/3-stn/1-strateginen-tutkimus/tiedon-kayttajalle/tietoaineistot/stn-ohjelmat-adapt-ja-growth-20182023-yhteenveto.pdf