Support Transparency: Submit Your DOI

Publishing negative or null results is a powerful act of scientific integrity. To support researchers who make their findings visible, the Null Compass initiative is offering a series of $500 USD microgrants to eligible researchers who have used the Null Compass and gone on to publish their null results.

These unrestricted grants can be used for publication costs, professional development, or future research expenses.

How It Works:

  1. Submit the DOI of your published null or negative result using the form below.
  2. Each month, we will select one or more eligible submissions using a transparent randomisation process.
  3. Selected researchers will receive $500 USD and may be invited to share their experience or be featured on our site (with permission).
Note: This is not a competition or lottery. It's our way of recognising and supporting researchers who are advancing open science and reducing publication bias.

Submission Form

The 8-character code you received after completing our questionnaire.
The Digital Object Identifier (DOI) of your published article.

Don't have a unique code? Use the Compass to get one.

Terms & Conditions
Null Compass Grant Support Initiative – Terms & Conditions
Overview

The Centre for Biomedical Research Transparency (CBMRT) is offering $500 USD microgrants to researchers who have used the Null Compass and published null or negative results in a peer-reviewed journal. This initiative is designed to support transparency and reduce publication bias.

Eligibility
  • Applicants must be the author or co-author of a published research article containing null or negative findings.
  • The publication must have a valid DOI.
  • The results must be non-positive or null in nature.
  • Applicants may only submit one DOI per publication.
Selection Process
  • Eligible DOI submissions will be entered into a randomised selection process.
  • One recipient will be selected monthly.
  • The process is overseen by the CBMRT team to ensure fairness and transparency.
Grant Disbursement
  • Selected applicants will be contacted by email and asked to confirm details for fund transfer.
  • Funds will be transferred via PayPal or bank transfer.
  • Recipients are responsible for any tax or reporting obligations in their jurisdiction.
Use of Funds

The $500 USD grant is unrestricted but intended to support research-related activities such as publication fees, software, training, or development.

Publicity and Consent
  • With consent, selected recipients may be featured on CBMRT's website, newsletter, or social media.
  • Participation in interviews or communication activities is optional.
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