Our mission is to accelerate transformative research on research systems, cultures and decision-making through metascientific methods, data and evidence.

Convening community

We foster collaboration and codesign by creating spaces for funders and other stakeholders to share learning and collectively shape the future of research funding

Developing research

We generate metascientific insights through transdisciplinary, collaborative, applied, and mixed-method research on research, responding to the strategic priorities of funding organisations

Catalysing impact

We translate evidence into action by accelerating the uptake of metascientific insights into funders’ policies, strategies, and practices

Impact

Our publications have received over 250,000 views and more than 42,000 downloads – last updated 29/01/2026

100% open access publications

73 media story features

37 research outputs

55 partners in 21 countries

35 events

104 talks delivered in 19 countries

Governance

RoRI is a nonprofit community interest company (CIC) governed by a board of its partners.

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We publish timely essays, reflections and signals from across metascience, research policy and reform. Expect original thinking, reactions to live debates, and practical insights from people studying research.