Rita Allen Foundation Joins Open Research Funders Group

The Open Research Funders Group (ORFG) is excited to welcome its newest member, the Rita Allen Foundation. The Rita Allen Foundation focuses on innovative approaches to strengthening civic engagement in the United States through new technology, information and tools for citizens. Its programs include the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars — grants to early-career biomedical researchers to establish labs and pursue research directions with above-average risk and promise. The ORFG and Rita Allen look forward to further highlighting how open science can increase civic engagement and improve public confidence in the research endeavor.