Short abstract

Replication is vital yet undervalued in science. FORRT drives culture change by promoting replication through education, advocacy, and resources. This talk outlines our initiatives to normalize, reward, and embed replication in research, advancing a more trustworthy scientific ecosystem.

Long abstract

Despite being vital for cumulative science, replication research has historically been undervalued in academia. The Framework for Open and Reproducible Research Training (FORRT) aims to address this by fostering research culture change through education, advocacy, and community engagement. In this talk, I will outline FORRT’s initiatives to normalize, recognize, and incentivize replication efforts. I will discuss our educational resources, mentorship programs, and efforts to promote open science as standard practice, as well as highlight strategies for integrating replication work into hiring, promotion, and publication criteria. By facilitating a shift toward appreciating replication as essential scholarship, FORRT strives to build a more robust and trustworthy scientific ecosystem.