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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jul 22

Our reviewers bring expertise from a wide range of scientific fields.
Here are the main areas represented in our community.
Do You Have Unpublished Research Data in These Fields?
Submit a Marble: buff.ly/otDY1p2

#OpenScience #PeerReview #Marble #ResearchAgora

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jul 18

Last week, Research Agora was awarded Best Startup at the III DeepTech Coworking Programme by EOI & Polo Digital Málaga!
This win fuels our mission to improve research culture and foster open, transparent science.
#ResearchAgora #Startup #OpenScience

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jul 17

Our reviewers come from some of the world’s most respected research hubs.
Check the top 5 countries and institutions our reviewer community belongs to.
Want to join? Sign up as a reviewer here: buff.ly/3OS2iwb

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jul 15

Proud to grow our reviewer network: 39 top institutions, 14 countries! Are you passionate about Open Science? Join our network here: buff.ly/3OS2iwb
#OpenScience #PeerReview

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jul 10

Call for Reviewers. Topic: Hematopoietic Stem Cells!

Research Agora received its first Marble on this topic. Are you an expert? Join our reviewer community!

Sign up: buff.ly/3OS2iwb

#OpenScience #PeerReview #HematopoieticStemCells #ResearchAgora

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jul 9

ERC 2026 Grants: Applications are open! Relevant information attached.

ERC values the full spectrum of your research—make every output count.

Research Agora helps you showcase diverse contributions for a stronger application.

Questions? Contact us.

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jul 8

Research Agora is now officially recognized as 'Empresa emergente' (startup) by @enisa-es.bsky.social , Spain’s national innovation agency!

This is a seal of trust in our mission to drive innovation in open science, transparency, and reproducibility.

Join the future of #OpenScience!

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jul 3

How do reward systems shape scientists? Ioannidis says incentives create Diligent, Sloppy, or Fraudulent researchers. Counting papers rewards the wrong behaviors. We must value quality, integrity, and reproducibility. Watch his talk: buff.ly/F3NOMF7

#ResearchCulture #OpenScience

The reproducibility crisis and other problems in science | John Ioannidis

John Ioannidis discusses his famous 2005 paper "Why most published research finding are false" and assesses how much progress we've made since then.Has the r...

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jul 1

Why are we still using Stone Age assessment practices?
RRA should be implemented at every stage.
See the 4 key moments in the image below. Has your institution started this shift?
#ResearchAssessment #OpenScience

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jun 26

“There’s no cost to getting things wrong. The cost is not getting them published.” — @briannosek.bsky.social‬
Funders and institutions now value quality, openness, and all research outputs. At Research Agora, we make them visible. Join us: researchagora.com

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jun 24

Implementing responsible research assessment is not a one-size-fits-all process. The DORA guide recommends nine key activities that organizations can adapt to their unique context—see them in our carousel.

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jun 19

Why does reproducibility matter? Matt Anticole’s video explained the reproducibility crisis and remaining challenges eight years ago (buff.ly/2DkbSBE). Many of them are still unsolved. Join us at researchagora.com to help strengthen science for everyone.

#Reproducibility #OpenScience #ResearchWaste

Is there a reproducibility crisis in science? - Matt Anticole

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/is-there-a-reproducibility-crisis-in-science-matt-anticolePublished scientific studies can motivate research, ins...

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jun 17

What does Responsible Research Assessment (RRA) mean?
It’s about moving beyond publication counts to reward quality, diversity, and real impact.
RRA values all contributions—mentoring, collaboration, societal impact—and promotes fair recognition for every researcher.

#ResearchAssessment #DORA

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jun 12

“If you torture data long enough, it will confess to anything.” — R. Coase.
Negative results matter. Share all outcomes—positive or negative—as Marbles at researchagora.com.
Let’s reward transparency and honesty.

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jun 11

Research assessment is changing!
RRA values teamwork, open data, mentoring, and impact for a fairer science.
More on the newest practical guide from @dorassessment.bsky.social‬ - buff.ly/9exXsPz

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Jun 10

What do you do with research leftovers?
In Spain, croquetas reuse yesterday’s stew. At Research Agora, our Marbles are bite-sized, peer-reviewed insights—turning unused data into knowledge everyone can use. Learn more: buff.ly/tDNy2EH
#OpenScience #Marbles #ResearchAgora

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · May 29

2026 ERC calls coming early July!
Bigger budgets, new super grants, & double start-up funding (up to €2M).
Easier rules, less bureaucracy, & EU commitment to open science.
As von der Leyen said, "Europe chooses science."
Stay tuned & follow for updates!

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Graham Kendall @grahamkendall.bsky.social · May 28

Scientific Accountability: Detecting Salient Features of Retracted Articles | Proceedings of the 17th ACM Web Science Conference 2025 buff.ly/xpX5UFb

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · May 27

ERC Advanced Grant: evaluation game!

🎯 Round 1: Impress with your synopsis & narrative CV —show ambition, originality, feasibility.

🎯 Round 2: Deep dive —clear impact, strong methods, ace the interview.

Double-check everything & think like a reviewer! #ERC #ResearchFunding

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · May 22

ERC Advanced Grant = adventure! 🗝️

The checkpoints:
1️⃣ Eligibility
2️⃣ Your CV & story
3️⃣ Science & team (synopsis, proposal, resources)
4️⃣ Support & ethics
🏁 Submission by 28 Aug 2025

Start early, team up, and aim for the highest score! #ERC

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · May 21

ERC wants a 4-page narrative CV - more story, less list! Show how your work matters.

Highlight unique achievements, mentoring, and open science. Sharing on Research Agora? That’s impact worth including! Make your journey memorable.

#ERC #AcademicCV

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · May 20

Are you a researcher and have unpublished data? Be one of the first 100 to publish a Marble at Research Agora!

✅ Unlimited free Marbles for 1 year
✅ Featured as a Research Visionary
✅ Highlight Open Science & reproducibility on your CV

🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/BSDebMO

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · May 15

ERC Advanced Grants - Guess Who: Could you be one of the next 276 awardees?
✔️ No age, nationality, or field limits
✔️ Ambitious, ground-breaking project
✔️ Strong track record
✔️ Host in EU/Assoc. Country
Ready? Check the boxes & apply! #ERC #ResearchFunding

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Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · May 13

🚨 ERC Advanced Grants 2025 open 22 May!

Have a bold research vision? Secure up to €2.5M for your project. Competition is fierce, so start preparing now.

Curious or applying? Follow us for tips, and comment if you want a quick summary! #ERC

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Arjun Bhatta @bhattaarjun2p.bsky.social · Apr 7

This is exciting! A platform to share small and unpublishable results will be immensely helpful to the scientific community to minimize research waste and address the reproducability crisis. #ResearchAgora #OpenScience

Research Agora @researchagora.bsky.social · Apr 1

Let’s make peer review work for research!

Traditional peer review is:
🔸 Opaque
🔸 Uncredited
🔸 Unrewarded
🔸 Slow

✨ Peer review at Research Agora:
✅ Transparent yet anonymous
✅ Recognized
✅ Earn tokens for free submissions
✅ Fast

💬 How would you like peer review to be?

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Become a reviewer in Research Agora, and participate in an open, recognized and rewarded peer review process. Strengthen your academic profile by reviewing other researcher's Marbles, and show your…

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