Analysis on Evaluation System of Scientific Research in German Universities and Its Enlightenment

Essentially, the evaluation system of scientific research in universities conforms to the development pattern of scientific research and the historical tradition of education. University tradition supports the development direction of scientific research evaluation. German "Humboldt" tradition regards scientific research as function of university, academic freedom as precondition to do scientific research, contributing high academic standard of German universities. Although the scientific research evaluation in Germany starts later than that of America, it establishes multidimensional evaluation system of scientific research and centers on peer review with quantitative analysis as supplement. The system attaches importance to training of young scholars. Referential experience in establishing guarantee system of evaluation quality has important significance on establishing and improving evaluation and management systems of scientific research in Chinese universities.