The NYU Meta-Research Collaborative, in partnership with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and the Constance and Martin Silver Center on Data Science and Social Equity, NYU Silver School of Social Work, is thrilled to announce that the second annual Meta-Research Symposium on “Meta-Research in Action: Implementing Better Science,” will be held Tuesday, October 27^th, 2026. The symposium seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and promote awareness of the meta-research being performed across our institutions. Attendees from across institutional roles and across disciplines are welcome.

The keynote speaker will be Dashun Wang, the Kellogg Chair of Technology and a Professor at the Kellogg School of Management and the McCormick School of Engineering, at Northwestern University. He is author of the book, “The Science of Science” and Founding Director of the Center for Science of Science and Innovation (CSSI). His current research focus is the Science of Science, a quest to turn the scientific methods upon science itself. He uses and develops tools from complexity sciences and artificial intelligence to broadly explore the opportunities for innovation and promises of prosperity offered by the recent data explosion in science.

A complete program of speakers will be released at a future date.

Call for Submissions Open! – Due Aug 4th

Proposals are being accepted for the 2026 NYU Meta-Research Symposium Meta-Research in Action: Implementing Better Science. Submissions can be in the form of Research Presentation abstracts, Panels, or Workshops. The 2026 Symposium is broadly centered on four primary areas:

• Education, Training, and Culture Change – Work focused on designing, implementing, evaluating, or scaling training programs, mentorship models, or cultural interventions, etc. aimed at improving research practices.
• Epidemiology of Research – Study of the distribution, determinants, and consequences of research practices across scientific communities.
• Research Practice Improvement & Quality Enhancement – Designing, implementing, evaluating, or scaling interventions to improve the quality, efficiency, transparency, or rigor of research processes.
• AI and Technology in Research – Development and use of technology in research practices (e.g., databases, software, data collection tools, AI, etc.)

Submissions for all types of meta-research, whether fundamental or applied, are welcome. For instructions and to submit your work, complete the submission form here.

Submissions will be open until August 4th 11:59 pm EST

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Note on Inclusion: Our events and initiatives are open to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. This webinar is intended for all individuals who work on or are interested in learning more about meta-research and implementation science.

Note on Special Accommodations and Accessibility: It is our priority to make our events inclusive and accessible. Individuals requiring accommodations have the opportunity to make these known upon registering. You may also notify us of a request via email at silver.cmscenter@nyu.edu at least 72 hours before the event.

Addressing Grievances: For information on our grievance and complaint procedures, contact silver.cmscenter@nyu.edu.