This article describes the results of a survey carried out in Italy on managers of research projects financed by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research. Interviewees provided information on the type of project (research, technology transfer and infrastructure building), its...

The situation in Italy with regard to evaluation is unsatisfactory: the limited experience in carrying out evaluation, the inherent risks of its improper use, and the difficulty of reporting results in the presence of unclear objectives represent the major obstacles. However, progress on the...