Framework for advancing rigorous research
Walter J. Koroshetz, Shannon L. Behrman, Cynthia J. Brame, Janet Branchaw, Emery N. Brown, Erin Clark, David Dockterman, Jordan J Elm, Pamela Gay, Katelyn M. Green, Sherry Hsi, Michael G. Kaplitt, Benedict J. Kolber, Alex L. Kolodkin, Diane Lipscombe, Malcolm Macleod, Caleb McKinney, Marcus R. Munafò, Barbara Oakley, Jeffrey T. Olimpo, Nathalie Percie du Sert, Indira M. Raman, Ceri Riley, Amy L. Shelton, Stephen Uzzo, Devon C. Crawford, Shai D. Silberberg
Abstract
There is a pressing need to increase the rigor of research in the life and biomedical sciences. To address this issue, we propose that communities of 'rigor champions' be established to campaign for reforms of the research culture that has led to shortcomings in rigor. These communities of rigor champions would also assist in the development and adoption of a comprehensive educational platform that would teach the principles of rigorous science to researchers at all career stages.