For Immediate Release — Washington, DC, August 10, 2026 Meridian Foundation awarded $8 million to twelve organizations building shared tools for reproducible research.
The grants support long-term data preservation, open laboratory standards, and accessible training materials.
A practical expansion plan
The work developed over several months and reflects a broader shift toward transparent processes, measurable outcomes, and clearer communication with the communities affected.
“The most useful systems are the ones people can understand, question, and improve together,” the project team said.
Additional milestones are expected later this year. This demonstration story can be fully replaced in Gutenberg while the theme preserves its publication-grade presentation.
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