ORN affiliations are designed to connect people and organizations around shared open research goals. Affiliation is not about creating a single centralized team; it is about building a trusted network where different groups can coordinate, exchange resources, and collaborate while keeping their own mission and identity.
Affiliation pathways #
Member affiliation #
For researchers, educators, research software engineers, students, and professionals who want to participate as individuals. Members can connect with peers, share projects and opportunities, contribute knowledge, and participate in community activities.
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Organization affiliation #
For universities, departments, research centers, laboratories, scientific societies, non-profits, open-source projects, and other groups aligned with open research practices. Organization affiliation helps groups become more visible, share resources, and identify collaboration opportunities.
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Partner affiliation #
For companies, foundations, service providers, and institutions that want to support the open research ecosystem through services, infrastructure, funding, training, events, or strategic collaboration.
What affiliation enables #
Affiliation creates a foundation for:
- discovering collaborators across disciplines and regions;
- sharing training, events, publications, and project opportunities;
- connecting research groups with open-source and data-science expertise;
- supporting sustainable infrastructure for scientific communities;
- creating partnerships that benefit both contributors and the wider network.
Who should join #
ORN welcomes groups and individuals who value open science, open-source technology, respectful collaboration, and transparent community practices. The network is especially suited for communities that want to increase visibility, share resources, and collaborate across institutional boundaries.