UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) Open Research Programme

Abstract

The UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) Open Research Programme offers a comprehensive suite of training initiatives designed to enhance skills in data-driven research. The programme supports the curation and development of training materials (‘primers’) and delivers a ‘train the trainer’ programme to promote open research practices. It is a five-year initiative launched in 2021, aiming to accelerate the adoption of high-quality open research practices across UK institutions. The programme is ongoing and is scheduled to conclude in August 2027.

Key components of this programme include:

- From Planning to Publishing (Train the Trainer): This course equips trainers with the knowledge to guide researchers in planning for data sharing from the inception of a project through to publication, emphasizing reproducibility and research integrity.

- Data Management for Reproducibility Workshop: This workshop introduces a forensic approach to identifying data, processes, equipment, and environmental factors that influence research variability, thereby impacting reproducibility.

- Reproducible Research Workshop and Train-the-Trainer: This session focuses on integrating reproducible research practices into daily workflows, aiming to instill the necessary skills and attitudes for robust reproducibility.

Open Research Resources: UKRN provides a range of materials, including animations, primers, videos, and training documents, covering topics such as open access, data sharing, open software and code, preprints, and preregistration.

Overview

Country	United Kingdom
Start date	2021
Annual Budget	€10.2M
Responsible organisation(s)	Academic cooperation
Target group(s)	Researchers, higher education institutions, and research support staff.
Policy instrument type	Training and development programme.

Background

UKRN is a peer-led consortium whose vision is for the UK research system to be outstanding in conducting and promoting rigorous and transparent research. It is led by a Supervisory Board whose members are currently Marcus Munafò (Bristol, chair), Eike Rinke (Leeds), Emily Farran (Surrey), Harvinder Virk (Only Good Antibodies), Etienne Roesch (Reading) and Malcolm Macleod (Edinburgh).

Objective(s)

To accelerate the uptake of high quality open research practices.

To enhance research reproducibility and transparency through training and development of open research practices.

Public access URL

https://www.ukrn.org/training/

All tags

• Human Capital
• United Kingdom
• 2021
• Academic cooperation
• Established researchers
• Higher education institutes
• Public research institutes
• Research support staff
• Private R&D
• Academic societies academics
• Fellowships and postgraduate loans and scholarships
• Strategies for skills development

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