How do reviewers evaluate independence?
Independence in research/creative activity is an important criterion for merit and promotion of Adjunct Professors. A candidate must show that he/she has established a productive research program at UC Davis, as opposed to simply a continuation of research associations with previous mentors/colleagues. The candidate must also show that he/she has a cohesive program of research, rather than a mere collection of unrelated papers. Although collaboration with colleagues is encouraged, reviewers will look to see if: • The candidate’s contribution to the body of work is distinct and is clearly associated with his/her name by other scientists; • The candidate is sole, first, or corresponding author on a significant number of the papers; • The candidate is the Principal Investigator (PI) on funding of a significant number of the projects in his/her program.
Independence in research/creative activity is an important criterion for merit and promotion. A candidate must show that he/she has established a productive research program at UC Davis, as opposed to simply a continuation of research associations with previous training programs or colleagues. The candidate must also show that he/she has a cohesive program of research, rather than a mere collection of unrelated papers.
