Eleven strategies for making reproducible research and open science training the norm at research institutions

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Abstract
Reproducible research and open science practices have the potential to accelerate scientific progress by allowing others to reuse research outputs, and by promoting rigorous research that is more likely to yield trustworthy results. However, these practices are uncommon in many fields, so there is a clear need for training that helps and encourages researchers to integrate reproducible research and open science practices into their daily work. Here, we outline eleven strategies for making training in these practices the norm at research institutions. The strategies, which emerged from a virtual brainstorming event organized in collaboration with the German Reproducibility Network, are concentrated in three areas: (i) adapting research assessment criteria and program requirements; (ii) training; (iii) building communities. We provide a brief overview of each strategy, offer tips for implementation, and provide links to resources. We also highlight the importance of allocating resources and monitoring impact. Our goal is to encourage researchers – in their roles as scientists, supervisors, mentors, instructors, and members of curriculum, hiring or evaluation committees – to think creatively about the many ways they can promote reproducible research and open science practices in their institutions.
Funding Information
  • Wellcome Trust (SPOKES Subproject)
  • Federal Ministry of Education and Research (ATLAS grant 031L0304B)
  • German Research Foundation (FOR 5151 QuaLiPerF)
  • SIMLIVA (465194077)
  • Wellcome Trust (Translational Partnership with Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin)
  • Wellcome Trust (218358)
  • German Research Foundation (436883643)

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