What is IGDORE?

Institute for Globally Distributed Open Research and Education (IGDORE) is an independent research institute dedicated to improve the quality of science, science education, and quality of life for scientists, students and their families.

Researchers adhering to our code of conduct can become affiliated with IGDORE. We currently have 47 affiliated researchers whose work spans about 20 scientific disciplines (e.g. astronomy; biology; chemistry; computer science; education; electrical engineering; law; materials science; medicine; metascience; paleontology; physics; psychology; sociology).

Our location independence allows affiliated scientists to reside anywhere in the world: our scientists reside in no less than 23 countries (Australia; Austria; Belgium; Benin; Brazil; Canada; Croatia; Denmark; Finland; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Kenya; Luxembourg; Netherlands; South Africa; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey; United Kingdom; United States).

IGDORE was founded in 2016 by Dr. Rebecca Willén, a psychologist and metascientist committed to open and replicable science since 2011.

Research consultancy

Our research assistants can be hired by anyone from any part of the world. We are available for small one off tasks (e.g. one assistant to transcribe one interview), medium sized tasks, and for larger scale projects (e.g. several assistants to work full-time during a certain period of time). Examples of work we can do: transcribing, coding, translating, entering data into spread sheets, searching for information, recruiting research participants, interviewing research participants, data collections (e.g. psychological experiments), archiving documents in online repositories, generating drafts for questionnaires and interview protocols, scientific openness support.

Interested in hiring us? Send an email to antonio.schettino@igdore.org

Antonio_SchettinoDr. Antonio Schettino (Head of Research Consultancy Services)
Education & Work Experience: PhD in Psychology, 2013 (Ghent University, Belgium); Post-doctoral Researcher, 2013-2015 (University of Leipzig, Germany); Post-doctoral Researcher, 2015-2018 (Ghent University, Belgium)
Technical & Statistical Skills: Advanced coding skills: R, RStudio, MATLAB. Beginner coding skills: Python/Anaconda & Latex. Statistical skills: frequentist and Bayesian multilevel models; advanced use of JASP and jamovi; intermediate use of SPSS. Analysis of EEG signal: frequency analysis of steady-state visually evoked potentials (ssVEPs); classical and mass univariate ERP analysis (MATLAB toolboxes: EEGLAB, ERPLAB, Mass Univariate ERP Toolbox); topographical analysis with CARTOOL; source localization with sLORETA. Experiment Control Software: E-Prime and PsychoPy. Operating Systems: GNU/Linux & Microsoft Windows.
Publications: Complete publication list.
Languages: Italian (1st), English (2nd), Dutch (3rd; beginner)
Locations: Netherlands

Campus

IGDORE has a not-for-profit microcampus / coworking space in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, designed specifically with the work of researchers, students, and other frequent writers in mind. Here you’ll find cosy reading corners and many different types of seatings; space for naps and contemplation; meeting rooms; whiteboards & projector; and a small academic library. It is open to anyone in need of a coworking space. Got something to read? Head over to one of our many sofas and corners and put your feet up!

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