# Mission, Vision, Values

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A testimonial from the ResearchHub Foundation
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### 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