Mission, Vision, Values

The why, what, and how of ResearchHub

A testimonial from the ResearchHub Foundation

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:

🔬 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

🤔 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

🚀 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