The university, alongside 17 others, which make up the UK Reproductibility Network, has received funding from the Research England Development Fund to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of the open research agenda and continues to generate highest quality research.
The project is worth £ 8.5million over five years, including £ 4.5million from the RED Fund, which will be used to support projects that improve research in higher education and l knowledge exchange activity in UK.
Open research is the practice of making research processes and results transparent and freely accessible, which is crucial in combating disinformation.
Deborah Lodge, Director of Research Services at the University of Sheffield, said: “Research excellence is extremely important to us at the University of Sheffield. We want to enable and actively promote a culture of research excellence in our university community.
“Our membership in the UKRN, along with funding from the RED Fund, will support the focus on open research practices and how they benefit the rigor and quality of our production, ensuring that we meet standards. highest research integrity. “
Dr Tom Stafford, UKRN Research Practices Manager at the University of Sheffield, said: “This funding will help researchers at the University explore best research practices and share ways of working. with others reliable and easier to develop for others in the academic or industry community.
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