Intertwining the structures of science policy techno-scientific knowledge and the scientific workforce in Colombia

Background: Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP) in Colombia has evolved over time, yet significant gaps remain in its alignment with national research structures and the scientific workforce. While scientific production has increased, there is still a disconnect between policy priorities and the realities of the research community. Objectives: This study aims to analyze the relationship between STIP, national research fronts, and the structure of the scientific workforce in Colombia. It explores how policies influence inventive structures and academic production while evaluating the adequacy of traditional academic age criteria. Methods: Network analysis, co-word analysis, and bibliographic coupling techniques were used to assess funding policies and their relationship with research fronts. Public funding calls and bibliometric databases were analyzed to establish correlations between investment in science and research structures in the country. Results: Findings suggest a misalignment between STIP priorities and national research fronts. Although funded research fields have diversified, the composition of the research community remains rigid. Additionally, inconsistencies in academic age classification were identified, underestimating research experience in middle-low-income countries. Conclusions: This study highlights the need to rethink STIP in Colombia to foster better integration between policies, research fronts, and the scientific workforce. It recommends adjusting impact measurement indicators and strengthening the alignment between public policies and the evolving research ecosystem.

• Autores: Cortés Sánchez, Julián David
• Tipo de recurso: Doctoral thesis
• Fecha de publicación: 2025
• Institución: Universidad de los Andes
• Repositorio: Séneca: repositorio Uniandes
• Idioma: eng
• OAI Identifier: oai:repositorio.uniandes.edu.co:1992/76031
• Acceso en línea: https://hdl.handle.net/1992/76031
• Palabra clave: Política científica y tecnológica; Indicadores cienciométricos; Redes de investigación; Innovación tecnológica; Fuerza laboral científica; Science and technology policy; Scientometric indicators; Research networks; Technological innovation; Scientific workforce; Ingeniería; Ciencia política; Sociología
• Rights: openAccess
• License: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International