This report outlines the impacts of implementing a connected RRI strategy on research assessment and provides recommendations on change evaluation. It focuses on SPA1 Working Towards reforming research assessment and more specifically, pays special attention to Rewards and Recognition as a central element in the reform of Research Assessment. It provides background information on the current environment of Research Assessment. It describes Developing a CHARM-EU Research Assessment system as linked with Recognition and Rewards at UU. It then discusses the core elements of a connected RRI in relation to Reform of research assessment, analysing its impacts on different levels and concludes with recommendations for change evaluation.