The results and descriptive statistics of an inquiry for project coordinators are presented for progress assessment of the National Program of Academic Cooperation - New Frontiers (2007). The methodology for assessment was of qualitative nature, including comparison with de assessments by the Committee of Specialists which recommended the renewal of projects. Institutions were mapped with potential for constitution of cooperative networks with focus on strategic areas and advanced technologies as indicated by the Blue Book from the 4th CNCTI through searches in the Directory of Research Groups of Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) matched with the graduate programs recommended by Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) with grades equal or greater than five with network leadership potential.
progress assessment; academic cooperation; networks; New Frontiers
