Does Performance-Based Funding Work?

A European Perspective

Authors

  • Ben Jongbloed Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS), University of Twente
  • Ariane de Gayardon Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS), University of Twente

Keywords:

Performance-based funding, higher education funding, Europe

Abstract

Ever more systems globally are tying the distribution of core public funds to performance indicators and objectives. This article describes the landscape of performance-based funding in Europe and offers some insights into its positive impacts and unintended consequences. Using the experiences of European systems, it also provides some recommendations for systems considering implementing or expanding performance-based funding.

 

 

Author Biographies

Ben Jongbloed, Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS), University of Twente

Ben Jongbloed is senior researcher at the Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS), University of Twente, NL. Email: b.w.a.jongbloed@utwente.nl.

 

Ariane de Gayardon, Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS), University of Twente

Ariane de Gayardon is assistant professor at the Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS), University of Twente, NL. Email: a.degayardon@utwente.nl.

 

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Published

2023-01-09

How to Cite

Jongbloed, B., & de Gayardon, A. (2023). Does Performance-Based Funding Work? A European Perspective. International Higher Education, (113), 30–31. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/16119

Issue

No. 113 (2023): Winter Issue

Section

Articles

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