Eleven strategies for making reproducible research and open science training the norm at research institutions
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Eleven strategies for making reproducible research & open science training the norm at research institutions.
The eleven strategies are concentrated in three areas: (1) adapting research assessment criteria and program requirements (cyan), (2) offering training (purple), and (3) building communities (yellow). While Strategy 11 is part of the ‘build communities’ category, it is placed at the center to highlight the importance of building connections with others working on strategies in other areas. Institutions can support those working on the eleven strategies by allocating resources and monitoring impact. These activities are shown as two blue rings encircling the eleven strategies. (A). The small multiples (small versions of the main graph) highlight the strategies that different stakeholders can directly use at their institutions. The text below describes opportunities for different stakeholder groups to amplify or support the efforts of those working on other strategies (B). While the roles are briefly defined below, these general definitions may vary by country, field or institution. The figure provides a high-level overview; however, the strategies that are most relevant to a particular individual may diverge from what is shown depending on his or her specific responsibilities and activities. Many individuals fulfill multiple roles. Definition of roles: Instructors include researchers and other staff who teach courses or provide hands-on training. Researchers include more established scientists, early career researchers (ECRs), research trainees and others who design and conduct research studies. Supervisors provide guidance and advice on the student’s research activities, but also take part in the examination and evaluation of the student’s progress and performance. Mentors support the career development of less experienced researchers by meeting regularly with mentees to share advice, perspectives, and skills. Curriculum committee members serve on committees that design and/or approve curriculum for degree programs. Hiring and evaluation committee members serve on committees that hire, assess or promote researchers. Institutional leadership includes those in high-level positions who set priorities and establish policies for the institution (e.g. dean, provost, department chair). Research support or administrative staff may include librarians, information technology professionals, data stewards, core facility staff, open science officers, staff working with regulatory committees (e.g., ethics committees or institutional animal care and use committees), and others who support researchers. Abbreviations: RepRes, reproducible research; OS, open science.
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Supplementary file 1
Event format and tips for implementing strategies (1–3, 5, 7 9–11).
- https://cdn.elifesciences.org/articles/89736/elife-89736-supp1-v2.docx