Global reproducibility networks

SwissRN is part of a growing number of international partner reproducibility networks

Global Federation of Reproducibility Networks (GFRN)

SwissRN is a founding member of the Global Federation of Reproducibility Networks (GFRN), an international alliance of national and regional Reproducibility Networks dedicated to improving research quality worldwide. Founded in 2025, the GFRN brings together 23 peer-led, grassroots networks spanning all continents that share a commitment to rigour, transparency, reproducibility, and academic freedom.

The federation enables its members to share resources, coordinate efforts, and learn from each other across borders, while also engaging with funders, publishers, and policy organisations at the global level.

SwissRN as GFRN Coordinating Office (2026)

Since January 2026, SwissRN hosts the GFRN Coordinating Office at the Center for Reproducible Science and Research Synthesis (CRS), University of Zurich. The Coordinating Office operates on a rotating basis among member networks — SwissRN is the first formal host following the initial coordination by the UKRN.

In this role, SwissRN is responsible for:

  • Supporting GFRN governance (Board and General Assembly)
  • Managing digital workflows, communications, and the GFRN website
  • Coordinating activities across member networks
  • Engaging with international stakeholders and EU-funded initiatives (iRISE, OSIRIS, TIER2)
  • Developing operational standards for future rotating hosts

GFRN Member Networks

The GFRN currently comprises 23 member networks: African RN, Australian RN, Belgian RN, Brazilian RN,Canadian RN (CaRN), Croatian RN (CroRIN), Danish RN, Finnish RN, French RN (Réseau Recherche Reproductible), Georgian RN, German RN (GRN), Greek RN, Italian RN (ITRN), Luxembourg RN, NetherlandsRN, Norwegian RN (NORRN), Portuguese RN (PTRN), Slovak RN, Spanish RN (SPRN), Swedish RN (SWERN), Swiss RN (SwissRN), UK RN (UKRN), and Ukrainian RN (UARN).

Website: https://reproducibility.global

Contact: info@reproducibility.global

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