Allen Frontiers Group Joins ORFG
The Open Research Funders Group (ORFG) is pleased to welcome its newest member, The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group. The mission of The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group is to uncover and make visible the emerging frontiers of science, identifying pioneering explorers to create new knowledge and produce important solutions that make the world better. As a longtime advocate for open science, the Frontiers Group sees research transparency and collaboration as a key enabler to answering foundational scientific questions. “We stand committed to open science, not only to accelerate discovery but also to drive transformation across research fields,” said Dr. Kathryn Richmond, Executive VP and Director of The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group. “The ORFG and the Frontiers Group look forward to jointly championing the myriad ways in which open science can spark new collaborations in the pursuit of groundbreaking ideas.”
About the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group
The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, a division of the Allen Institute, is dedicated to exploring the landscape of bioscience to identify and foster ideas that will change the world. The Frontiers Group recommends funding through award mechanisms to accelerate our understanding of biology, including: Allen Discovery Centers at partner institutions for leadership-driven, compass-guided research; and Allen Distinguished Investigators for frontier explorations with exceptional creativity and potential impact. The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group was founded in 2016 by the late philanthropist and visionary Paul G. Allen. For more information, visit allenfrontiersgroup.org.
About the Open Research Funders Group
The Open Research Funders Group, a partnership of leading philanthropic organizations committed to the open sharing of research outputs. The ORFG believes open is better for philanthropy, better for science, and better for society. Collectively, ORFG members hold assets in excess of $100 billion, with total annual giving in the $10 billion range. Members’ interests span the entirety of the disciplinary spectrum, including life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.