Institutetierniveaus
Institutetierniveaus is a framework used to categorize research and educational institutes into three maturity tiers. It provides a common reference point for governance, strategy, funding, and international collaboration, and is used to guide policy design, program evaluation, and partnership decisions.
The term is a pluralist construction drawing on Dutch, German, and English terminology. It is described in
Tier I — foundational capabilities: basic governance, compliance, ethical standards, risk management, financial transparency, data stewardship, and
Institutions typically perform self-assessments supported by external reviews. Indicators may include governance maturity, financial stability, research
Critics argue that tiering may incentivize gaming, data manipulation, or mismatch with mission in fields with