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Academic reward structures disincentivise research reproducibility and integrity.

Conclusion
Reward structures in academia disincentivise reproducibility by placing disproportionate value on secured funding and frequent publication in prestigious journals.
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Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 21 July 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Source
Committee Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Inquiry Reproducibility and research integrity
Report Sixth Report - Reproducibility and Research Integrity 10 May 2023 HC 101
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age 3.3 yrs
Report published 10 May 2023