Our Collaborators

Framework for Open and Reproducible Research Training (FORRT)

The FORRT (X: @FORRTproject) Community does phenomenal work in developing and disseminating pedagogy on open and reproducible science.

FORRT and ABRIR are working towards the integration of principles of open, reproducible and inclusive scholarship into higher education and raising awareness of its pedagogical and social implications.

Project USPAS

Project USPAS is the first of its kind open science initiative led by underrepresented students for underrepresented students. We provide resources and mentorship to underrepresented students from the global south while improving accessibility and transparency in psychology and allied sciences. We also provide a voice for those from disadvantaged backgrounds including those with disabilities, first-gens, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and provide an inclusive space for all identities.

Project USPAS and ABRIR partner together to provide resources and mentorship to underrepresented students from the Global South and to improve accessibility and transparency in psychology and allied sciences. 

Psych #rstats club

Psych #rstats club (X: @PsychRStats) is an open-science, collaborative, peer-to-peer learning platform to help you apply statistics and R Programming to Psychology.

Psych #rstats Club and ABRIR are working together towards reducing barriers in learning statistics and R. 

LIRA Lab

LIRA Lab is a research laboratory based at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Philosophy, Serbia. Its members study individual differences, social psychology, mental health, and metascience. LIRA Lab has contributed to numerous projects aimed at improving the replicability of psychological findings and regularly takes part in Big-team Science collaborations. Its members are active adopters and promoters of Open Science values and practices.

LIRA Lab and ABRIR are working towards empowering underrepresented researchers to engage in Open and Big-team psychological science.

Arabs in Neuroscience

Arabs in Neuroscience is a community of Arabic speakers passionate about Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychiatry, and NeuroAI, aimed at fostering connections, collaboration, and contributions among aspiring Arab neuroscientists. Its goal is to engage Arabic-speaking neuroscientists through hands-on experiences, kick-starting their careers, and to also inspire research collaborations among them and the wider scientific community worldwide, driving meaningful advancements in the field.

Arabs in Neuroscience and ABRIR are working towards reducing barriers to neuroscience research and teaching in developing countries.

Latino-European Social Psychological Network (LaEUMiDI)

LaEUMiDI (Latino-European Social Psychological Network) is hosted by the Migration & Diversity Lab at the University of Limerick (Ireland) under the supervision of Dr. Anca Minescu and in collaboration with Dr. Pablo de Tezanos-Pinto, Global MINDS students and alumni from the Global South, as well as Ph.D. students. The Network is sponsored by EASP (European Association of Social Psychology). They are focused on migration, displacement, and inclusion while connecting researchers from Europe and Latin America. The Migration & Diversity Research Lab is linked to Sanctuary with Psychology project where Masters and PhD researchers from different backgrounds and nationalities, provide socio-psychological support and collaborate with NGOs and communities, in particular working with migrants, refugees, and other ethnic minorities in Ireland. They bring a range of expertise in working with local NGOs and community groups in applying social psychological knowledge to the social inclusion of newcomers to Ireland.

LaEUMiDI and ABRIR are working towards reducing barriers in peace and migration research and practice.

Open Science Community Serbia (OSCS)

The OSCS (Open Science Community Serbia) promotes good Open Science practices and facilitates cooperation and knowledge exchange between academics, researchers, and librarians in the Republic of Serbia. The OSCS is a part of the INOSC (International Network of Open Science & Scholarship Communities) and was launched in 2021.

OSCS and ABRIR are working towards reducing barriers to Open Science in developing countries.

Open Science Community Egypt 

Open Science Community Egypt (OSCE) is part of the International Network of Open Science & Scholarship Communities (INOSC) that aims to promote open science in Egypt and has a number of goals, including:

• Raising awareness of open science in Egypt and its main concepts (as you can carry out your research in a more transparent and collaborative way) by creating a supportive network of like-minded individuals who are passionate about open science
• Providing training and resources on open science
• Promoting the use of open science in research and education
•  Elevate the profile of researchers and cultivate a thriving Open Science community. to Enhance the visibility of their work and promote greater efficiency in their research efforts.

The Open Science Community Initiative in Egypt is a significant step forward in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030. The initiative has the potential to make a real difference in the way that science is conducted and communicated in Egypt.

OSCE and ABRIR are working towards the reducing barriers in open science in the Global South.

Chinese Open Science Network (COSN)

The Chinese Open Science Network (X: @ChineseOpenSci; bsky: @chineseopensci.bsky.social) is a grassroots network aims at promoting reproducibility and open science. It brings together Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from diverse backgrounds to advance open science practices using both Mandarin and English. Its primary social media platform is a WeChat official account (ID: OpenScience, with > 31 000 subscribers), a blog-like account in the ecosystem of WeChat, which is a comprehensive social media app dominantly used in China. We organize online events to build our community and promote open science, including invited talks, journal club, online tutorials, translation of English blogs/articles, and panel discussion about career development. Please see the this paper and this book chapter for more.

Malaysia Educational Psychology Society (MEPS)

The Malaysia Educational Psychology Society (MEPS; X: @MEPS_Connect) is a registered society based in Malaysia with a mission focused on advancing the field of educational psychology nationwide. MEPS serves as a vibrant community of researchers, practitioners, and engaged citizens committed to raising the awareness and standards of educational psychology for both professional practices and academic research whilst fostering mutual support in their professional development.

MEPS and ABRIR are working together to increase awareness about Open Science practices within the Malaysian academic landscape.

MetaDocencia

MetaDocencia builds scientific and technical capacities for Spanish-speaking individuals and organizations through its Community, Training, and Contextualization pillars.  MetaDocencia works to make the production, communication, and application of scientific and technical knowledge equitable globally.

MetaDocencia and ABRIR are collaborating to increase awareness and accessibility of resources for the Spanish-speaking Open Science community.

The Collaborative Library

Together with universities, professional organisations and charities, The Collaborative Library team are building a repository of lay summaries of peer reviewed articles and materials to help everyone understand research quality standards. The platform is grounded in the principles of open access to enhance access and accessibility of research- trying to break down barriers to understanding science and collaboration.

PsiNet LAB

PsiNet LAB is a psychological research organization dedicated to generating cutting-edge scientific knowledge in psychology with the goal of seeking how people can transform the way they perceive and confront the complexities of the human mind. PsiNet LAB has also worked on several initiatives to improve the psychological well-being of the wider community while influencing public policy and creating a positive societal impact.

PsiNet LAB and ABRIR are collaborating to increase awareness on collaborative and reproducible science to promote a more inclusive and diverse open scientific community.