OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Papers
The OECD Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) leads OECD research on the contribution of science, technology and industry to well-being and economic growth. STI Working Papers cover a broad range of topics including definition and measurement of science and technology indicators, global value chains, and research on policies to promote innovation. These technical or analytical working papers are prepared by staff or outside consultants to share early insights and elicit feedback.
- ISSN: 18151965 (online)
- https://doi.org/10.1787/18151965
Mapping Careers and Mobility of Doctorate Holders
Dratf Guidelines, Model Questionnaire and Indicators
Human resources are recognised as being key to the creation, commercialisation and diffusion of
innovation. Among them, doctorate holders are not only the most qualified in terms of educational
attainment, but also those who are specifically trained to conduct research. Not much is known however
about their career and mobility patterns on the labour market. This is why the OECD launched in 2004 a
collaborative project with the UNESCO Institute for Statistics and Eurostat aimed at developing
internationally comparable indicators on the careers and mobility of doctorate holders. An expert group
with representatives from national statistical bodies was formed to develop the technical components of the
project and start compiling data at national level.
This document presents the three main technical components of the project which are: 1) the
methodological guidelines; 2) a core model questionnaire and instruction manual; and 3) the output
indicator tables used for reporting data at the international level. The current draft was discussed by the
OECD Working Party of National Experts on Science and Technology Indicators (NESTI) in June 2007
and approved for broader diffusion. Its aim is to provide guidance to countries that wish to implement the
project at national level. It is planned to work on a new and improved version following the outcomes of
the data collection launched in November 2007.
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