Research network

Research network - a system of links between individual scientists, independent researchers, scientific units, organizations, enterprises, which are referred to as network representatives. The network focuses on research conducted by its representatives, concentrating their research efforts. Representatives exchange research experiences, publish together, organize conferences, promote their accomplishments, etc.

The research network may be formal or informal. The formal network is made up of both public and non-public institutions. An example will be the SEEN Research Network, the MSN Research Network at the Institute of Economic Sciences of the Polish Academy of Sciences, the scientific network of the "Observatory of the Living Culture". There may also be an informal research network, as evidenced by the "Public & Local Government Research Network" (PA & amp; LG Research Network). Representatives of networks should, for its coherence, represent one research stream and share common research assumptions on research methodology, initial assumptions, etc. It is beneficial for the development of science to create multidisciplinary networks, ie, bringing together representatives from different disciplines, disciplines, and even science (eg humanist, social and strict). The network can be an open network (ie allow new members) and closed (ie limited to network founders). The network can be restricted locally (national network) or to connect representatives from different countries (international network).

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