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Open Research Community Accelerator (ORCA)

@orca-open.bsky.social

We are a non-profit working with communities across the research ecosystem to make science more engaging, accessible, and actionable. More at www.orcaopen.org

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Thanks for the opportunity to discuss our efforts to modernize academic appointment & advancement, @retractionwatch.com! #ResearchAssessment #OpenScience

06.10.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program β€” Open Research Community Accelerator The Open Research Community Accelerator (ORCA), with generous support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is pleased to launch the Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program.  The program aims to...

πŸš€ Applications are OPEN for the 2nd round of the ORCA Catalytic Awards!

With support from the @chanzuckerberg.bsky.social ORCA is offering $15,000 per project to grow a culture of #OpenScience #OpenScholarship at traditionally under-resourced U.S. institutions.

πŸ”— Learn more: orcaopen.org/work/cap

01.10.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Interested in updating US academic hiring and promotion to better recognize #OpenScience #TeamScience #CivicScience & more? Please join us for this informational session next week!

25.09.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the support and thought leadership, @danafoundation.bsky.social !

19.09.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

*correction - @aspeninstitute.bsky.social , not @asterainstitute.bsky.social . But we love collaborating with them, too!

15.09.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Modernizing Academic Appointment & Advancement

πŸ“… Proposals due: Jan 8, 2026

πŸ”— Learn more, register for information sessions, and apply: www.ma3challenge.org

It’s time to modernize academic advancement systems so they reflect the values institutions champion. Join us! (5/5)

15.09.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ† Awards:

– Up to six $250K grants for institution-wide reforms
– Up to six $50K grants for department/center-level reforms

Winners also join a community of practice to share insights & accelerate change across higher ed. (4/5)

15.09.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re especially interested in #ResearchAssessment proposals that elevate:

- #OpenScience
- #PublicEngagement
- #CivicScience
- #TeamScience
- Diverse contributions to knowledge

(3/5)

15.09.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Backed by @moorefound.bsky.social, @danafoundation.bsky.social, Rita Allen Foundation, & Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the MA3 Challenge seeks bold reforms to build more collaborative, responsive, & transparent academic reward systems. (2/5)

15.09.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš€ $1.5M Modernizing Academic Appointment and Advancement (MA3) Challenge is live!

@orca-open.bsky.social, alongside the American Academy of Arts and Sciences & @asterainstitute.bsky.social, is calling on US colleges, universities, & departments to reimagine hiring, promotion, & tenure. (1/5)

15.09.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

@orca-open.bsky.social is excited to be leading the "Tools & training to implement values-based assessment in academic evaluations" workstream at the Responsible Research in Action 2025 Unconference. Join us by registering here: rr-in-action2025.org/booking-info...

#OpenScience #ResearchAssessment

18.08.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pleased to be leading a workshop on Promoting Values-Based Academic Evaluation at the the Responsible Research in Action conference. Please join us! rr-in-action2025.org/registration...

22.07.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
OSF

Excited to share our first paper from the abreLA project, funded by @chanzuckerberg.bsky.social ‬and run by @orca-open.bsky.social. "Improving biomedical education in Latin America through open science hardware: A case study of one medical school in Mexico" #OpenScience doi.org/10.31219/osf...

09.07.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very pleased to collaborate with @doughertyorama.bsky.social and Caitlin Carter on this! #OpenScience

20.06.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program β€” Open Research Community Accelerator The Open Research Community Accelerator (ORCA), with generous support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is pleased to launch the Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program.  The program aims to...

Thrilled to share 1st round of Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards! πŸŒ±πŸ† 18 projects from non-R1, minority-serving & under-resourced US institutions. These projects are expanding what #OpenResearch #OpenData #OpenSource #OER & #CommunityScience can be.

Meet the awardees: www.orcaopen.org/work/cap

17.06.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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πŸŽ‰ Exciting news! The Neuro–Cooper Open Science Prizes are now open! πŸ†
Whether you’re a neuroscience researcher, a trainee, or part of a larger team pushing Open Science forward, this is your moment to shine. 🌟
πŸ“Ž Learn more, apply, or join our info session on June 18: at.theneuro.ca/cooperprizes

04.06.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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Opportunities in Open Science, Metascience, and Artificial Intelligence | Center for Security and Emerging Technology This new report summarizes a March 2025 workshop hosted by CSET and ORCA, with support from NSF. The workshop brought together more than 30 experts to discuss advancing open science and metascience, a...

@orca-open.bsky.social partnered w/ Georgetown's @csetgeorgetown.bsky.social to host the "Opportunities in Open Science, Metascience, & Artificial Intelligence" workshop. Read more about the research ?'s & opportunities for collaboration surfaced at the mtg: cset.georgetown.edu/publication/...

11.06.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advancing Open Science Hardware: Opportunities and Challenges in US Government Procurement

#OpenScience Hardware in Govt Procurement: OSH cuts costs & drives innovationβ€”but outdated policies block progress. New @wilsoncenter.org & @openenvirodata.bsky.social report by @euniceml.bsky.social of @orca-open.bsky.social suggests solutions: bit.ly/447Upzd #OpenHardware #OpenSource

03.04.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Advancing Open Science Hardware: Opportunities and Challenges in US Government Procurement

#OpenScience Hardware in Govt Procurement: OSH cuts costs & drives innovationβ€”but outdated policies block progress. New @wilsoncenter.org & @openenvirodata.bsky.social report by @euniceml.bsky.social of @orca-open.bsky.social suggests solutions: bit.ly/447Upzd #OpenHardware #OpenSource

03.04.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Open Science Fair 2025 Call for Contributions is now open! Share your insights, projects & innovations in #OpenScience.

Submit your proposal and be part of the conversation!

Apply now: www.opensciencefair.eu/2025/call-fo...

Join #OSFair2025 at @cern.bsky.social on 15-17 September!

19.03.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program β€” Open Research Community Accelerator Round 1 Deadline: March 15 at 11:59 PM pacific time! The Open Research Community Accelerator (ORCA), with generous support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is pleased to launch the Open Scholar...

REMINDER: @orca-open.bsky.social Catalytic Awards Program deadline is 3/15 - up to $15k per award! Working on #OpenScience community engagement, capacity-building, & networking? At a US-based, non-R1, or traditionally under-resourced institution? Learn more & apply here: www.orcaopen.org/work/cap

10.03.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“… The @orca-open.bsky.social Catalytic Awards Program Webinar is happening soon! πŸ—“οΈ February 5th | πŸ• 1 PM ET | noon CT | 10 AM PT. Learn how to apply for ≀ $15k to support #OpenScience #OpenResearch #OpenData at U.S. institutions. πŸ”—Program details: orcaopen.org/work/cap. πŸ”—Registration: bit.ly/40DuEES

27.02.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program β€” Open Research Community Accelerator The Open Research Community Accelerator (ORCA), with generous support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is pleased to launch the Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program.  The program aims to...

✨Don’t miss the @orca-open.bsky.social Catalytic Awards Program Webinar on March 3rd! πŸ• 1 PM ET | noon CT | 10 AM PT. Learn about funding opportunities ≀ $15k to support #OpenScience #OpenResearch #OpenData at US institutions.✨

πŸ”—Program details: orcaopen.org/work/cap.
πŸ”— Register: bit.ly/42g7WUG

24.02.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Looking forward to discussing this #OpenScience #OpenData #OpenAccess #OpenScholarship funding opportunity with @researchdataall.bsky.social & its members!

05.02.2025 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Work β€” Open Research Community Accelerator

πŸŽ‚ORCA launched 1 year ago, aiming to make science more engaging, accessible, & actionable. We’re building creative, get-stuff-done coalitions to tackle systems-level #OpenScience challenges. Please read our 1st Annual Letter, reflecting on what we’ve learned & what’s ahead: www.orcaopen.org/work

03.02.2025 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program β€” Open Research Community Accelerator The Open Research Community Accelerator (ORCA), with generous support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is pleased to launch the Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program.  The program aims to...

πŸ“’ Learn how to apply for grants ≀$15k to foster #OpenScience #OpenResearch #OpenData at U.S. non-R1 & under-resourced institutions. Join us for an @orca-open.bsky.social Catalytic Awards Program Webinar!
πŸ• Feb 5 @ 1 PM ET
πŸ”—Program Details: orcaopen.org/work/cap
πŸ”— Webinar Registration: bit.ly/40DuEES

21.01.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The @orca-open.bsky.social Catalytic Awards Program is announced!

RDA members affiliated with U.S. institutions are invited to explore this opportunity and join us for a webinar to learn more.

πŸ“… When: Tuesday, February 11th, 17:00–18:00 UTC
πŸ”— Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

20.01.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program β€” Open Research Community Accelerator The Open Research Community Accelerator (ORCA), with generous support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is pleased to launch the Open Scholarship Catalytic Awards Program.  The program aims to...

The ORCA Catalytic Awards Program is LIVE! Supported by @chanzuckerberg.bsky.social, grants of up to $15,000 to foster open science & scholarship at non-R1 & under-resourced US institutions. More details & application: www.orcaopen.org/work/cap

#OpenResearch #OpenScience #OpenData #OpenScholarship

15.01.2025 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Pleased to bring together key actors from across geographies, disciplines, and communities to exchange #OpenScience perspectives and visions. More on this workshop and ORCA's efforts to make science more engaging, accessible, and actionable here: www.orcaopen.org/work

04.12.2024 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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