Evaluation of the Networks of Centres of Excellence
1997

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1	Overview
1.2	Evaluation Themes and Issues

2. Methodology and Analysis

2.1	Methodology
2.2	Analysis and Presentation

3. Program Description

3.1	Phase I: 1989/90 through 1993/94
3.2	Phase II: 1994/95 through 1997/98
3.3	Current Federal Program Management
3.4	Network Organization and Management

4. To What Degree has the Program Achieved its Objectives?

4.1	Overview
4.2	Quality and Relevance of Research
4.3	Impact on Developing and Retaining Scientists and Engineers in Relevant Fields
4.4	Extent of Management of Multidisciplinary, Multisectoral, Integrated Research Programs
4.5	Degree of Acceleration of Exchange of Research Results and Technology Transfer
	4.5.1 General Findings
	4.5.2 Findings Regarding Collaboration
	4.5.3 Findings Regarding Technology Transfer
	4.5.4 Findings from the case studies of “big winner” projects providing social and/or health benefits
	4.5.5 Findings from the partial benefit/cost (B/C) analysis
	4.5.6 Other Network Technology Transfer Activities

5. What Factors have Influenced the Achievement of Program Objectives?

5.1	Impact of Program Design
5.2	Impact of Different Network Management Styles
5.3	Impact of Federal Program Management
5.4	Impact of External Factors

6. Consequences of the Phase II Program Reorientation

6.1	Overview
6.2	Detailed Data

7. Value-Added and Incrementality of the Program Design