About
Many scholarly fields conduct descriptive research about the research process. Advocates and reformers have prescriptive ideas about how the research process might be improved. Policymakers, funders, publishers, and other stakeholders enact changes to the social and technical infrastructure of research. All have an interest in whether changes and reforms have their intended effects or unintended consequences that might accelerate or inhibit advancement, translation, and application of research. Together, these researchers and stakeholders are the research and development pipeline for improving the system and practice of research. The Metascience 2025 Conference will bring these communities together to share ideas, evidence, and foster a culture of continuous experimentation and improvement.
“The Metascience Conference was an entirely invigorating experience. I got to meet and hear from metaresearchers I have long followed. It inspired me to pursue ideas and methodologies I would have not considered otherwise.”
Jason Chin
Senior Lecturer, Australian National University
Events
Virtual Symposia
60- to 90-minute virtual events in April and May on topics related to metascience, featuring presentations, panel discussions, and community discussions with the attendees.
DISCUSSIONS
Submitted topics for informal, active conversations about the state of research and how to improve.
PANELS
60-minute invited panels addressing pressing topics for improving research culture and practice.
Talks
Invited and submitted presentations addressing research on research, culture change, initiatives to improve the system and practice, policy reform, and more.
POSTERS
Submitted research reports to stimulate informal engagement during the conference.