School of Public Health & Information Sciences

University of Louisville

Research Portfolio Guide

The purpose of the Research Portfolio is to help track research goals and document research activities for performance reviews and for inclusion in promotion and tenure reviews. It may be helpful in writing personal statements as well. It is the responsibility of the faculty member to provide documentation of their performance in their Research Portfolio. The information and materials should provide evidence for duration, extent of involvement, innovation, effectiveness, impact, and output of research activities. Results provided in the portfolio are used in the evaluation of research productivity, including both quality and quantity. Research is defined as work leading to new knowledge, a better theoretical or applied understanding of an area of knowledge, or the development of new methodologies and their application. Collaborative, interdisciplinary team, community and practice-based research efforts within and outside of the school and university are important and also should be documented. The Research Portfolio should help to clarify the quality, nature, productivity and sustainability of the faculty member’s research.

The following listing is a guide that describes the types of information and documentation that may be included in the Research Portfolio andshould not be considered comprehensive. This listing is not included in the triptych binder: the materials collected are included under the appropriate tabs as described in the document SPHIS Binder Contents for PAT.

  1. List funded research projects awarded during the evaluation period, including project number, title, role on project, name of principal investigator, start date and end date. Include a brief project summary or a copy of the abstractthat was included at the time of grant/contract submission. Include copies of award notices.
  2. List all peer-reviewed research publications published during the evaluation period, including all authors, date, title, journal or book title, volume, number, and page numbers. Include only copies of published or accepted manuscripts.
  3. List research awards or recognitions noting title, dates, and source. Include copies of award certificates or letters.
  4. List presentations, including invited lectures, oral presentations, and poster presentations. Provide all pertinent information including all authors, date and title of presentation, name of conference or target audience, and location. External or internal presentations to the university may be listed; however, peer-reviewed presentations should be clearly noted and separated. Provide copies of any relevant materials such as letters or emails that document these activities. Do not include copies of presentations.
  5. List participation as a grant or contract reviewer, noting funding entity, dates, and location, if pertinent. Include copies of requests (emails, letters) by funding agency, if available.
  6. List any leadership position specifically related to research, which may include workshops, symposia, etc. Provide copies of any relevant materials such as letters or emails that document invitation or assignment of such position.
  7. List the development of novel applications or methods. Include information that provides documentation and associated dates.
  8. List any other relevant research activities, including collaborative research that may not be funded, including collaboration within and outside of the university. Provide copies of any relevant materials such as letters or emails that document these activities.

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