title: [Research as a subject--for research].
abstract: Based on his inaugural lecture as adjunct professor of research policy at the University of Aarhus the author delineates the motives for "science of science", describes the various disciplines in the area, some of the results and some important, but unanswered questions about research.
authors.forename: P O
authors.initials: PO
authors.lastname: Larsen
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003718:Denmark; D017712:Peer Review, Research; D012106:Research; D012107:Research Design; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D012586:Science