Our Mission
ORN emerges from the vibrant Open Science Labs community, a collective endeavor of scientists, researchers, educators, software engineers, and students. Our goal is to foster connectivity among scientific groups across disciplines, facilitating the sharing of infrastructure and resources, and promoting collaborative research. By leveraging advanced AI and Data Science, ORN accelerates research efforts, both academic and private, offering tools, platforms, and guidance to enhance research workflows.
Supported by Programs and Partners
We are bolstered by Open Science Labs Programs including the Incubator, Internship, and Learning Programs, and proudly partnered with The GRAPH Network, our Fiscal Sponsor. This support allows us to concentrate on strategic and operational activities, driving forward our mission with efficiency and focus.
ORN Space: A Collaborative Hub
ORN Space is our digital plaza, offering:
- Communication channels like email groups and Discord servers.
- Job opportunity listings.
- Information sharing on publications, projects, and collaborative opportunities.
- Resources for services, courses, training, and infrastructure needs.
- Internship opportunities and
- a platform for online courses, events, and workshops.
Collaboration Over Competition
We believe in the power of collaboration to address common challenges faced by scientific organizations. Through collective efforts, we can overcome resource limitations and competitive pressures, especially for smaller groups. For instance, joining forces to develop open-source solutions can eliminate costly software licenses, benefiting all involved parties.
Joining ORN
Affiliation with ORN is open to organizations and individuals keen on contributing to the advancement of science and research through open science practices.
Organization Collaborative Affiliation
Universities, research centers, labs, companies, and scientific groups are invited to affiliate.
Organization Partners
Companies and groups can contribute by offering services to support affiliated organizations.
Member Affiliation
Individuals linked to academic or scientific bodies can join to contribute across various roles. For those without formal affiliation, options are available through IGDORE or case-by-case consideration.
Our Formula
At Open Research Network, our formula for success is built on a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and openness. We believe in empowering our network by providing the tools, resources, and support needed to advance science and technology in an open and accessible manner. Our commitment to these principles guides our initiatives, programs, and partnerships, ensuring that together, we can make a lasting impact on the world.
Partnership
We are seeking partnerships with organizations interested in supporting this research ecosystem. Our initiative offers a unique opportunity for entities to contribute resources, expertise, or services that can benefit the wider scientific community. This collaboration will not only facilitate research and development but also demonstrate a shared commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation.
If you want to be our partner, please us an email to team@opensciencelabs.org.
Our Partners
