# Mission, Vision, Values {% embed url="" %} A testimonial from the ResearchHub Foundation {% endembed %} ### Our mission To accelerate the pace of scientific research. ### Our vision We are a community of people who understand that the world needs a new way to go about creating and disseminating scientific knowledge. We envision a modern infrastructure for academia that: * Eliminates inefficiencies * Lowers barriers to participation in scientific research * Uses evidence-based incentives which encourage collaboration * Emphasizes the universal communication of science to all audiences ### Our values In order accomplish our mission and realize this vision, the ResearchHub team will be guided by the following values: πŸ”¬ **Always act in the best interest of the scientific community** * Create opportunities around the globe * Expand access and education * Promote validity and reproducibility * Accelerate scientific progress πŸ€” **Seek truth** * Skepticism is a virtue * Focus on evidence-based research * Avoid subjective content (opinion pieces, press releases, etc.) * Focus on the mission, don’t engage in social or political activism 🧠 **Self-awareness** * Be mindful of the incentives created by $RSC * Understand our own biases - as individuals and as an organization * Be flexible and keep an open mind when forming opinions or making decisions 🌍 **Freedom and responsibility** * Top talent in every seat * Perpetuate freedom + trust in team members to move quickly and make the best decisions * Emphasize personal accountability πŸš€ **Be bold and learn from your mistakes** * Follow your heart and pursue the opportunities you believe in * Do not be afraid to take calculated risks * If a bet fails, try to learn why it failed and openly share your new insight with the entire team --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.researchhub.com/researchhub/mission-vision-values.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.