Independent Research Collaboration Platform

Science Contact Hub

Connecting researchers with project owners worldwide

Platform Overview

Understanding our role in research collaboration

What Science Contact Hub is

Science Contact Hub (SCH) is an independent online platform that facilitates initial contact between individual researchers and project owners who are seeking research collaboration. SCH does not conduct research, manage projects or participate in scientific outputs.

Intended use

The platform is intended for project owners who have already secured funding or institutional support and wish to diversify their collaborator base or access expertise beyond their immediate academic or organisational proximity. It is also intended for researchers seeking to contribute to externally defined projects.

Platform role and limits

SCH acts solely as a connector. It enables visibility and first contact between researchers and project owners. SCH does not supervise, validate, endorse or monitor any collaboration, research activity or output.

No guarantees or liability

SCH does not guarantee the authenticity, quality, originality or ethical compliance of any research conducted through connections made on the platform. All responsibility for research conduct and outcomes rests entirely with the collaborating parties.

Non-commercial position

SCH does not receive payment, commission or fees from researchers or project owners. The platform does not act as an intermediary in contracts, funding arrangements or remuneration discussions.

Research integrity statement

SCH strongly encourages all users to follow recognised best practices in research integrity and ethics, including responsible authorship, transparency, appropriate attribution, ethical approvals where required and compliance with institutional and legal frameworks.

For Individual Researchers

This section is intended for researchers at different career stages who wish to express interest in participating in externally led research projects. SCH does not act as an employer, supervisor or research sponsor.

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What participation means

By submitting a profile, researchers make their expertise visible to project owners who are seeking collaborators. SCH may introduce researchers to project owners, but does not participate further in the collaboration.

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Responsibility disclaimer

Researchers remain fully responsible for the integrity, originality, ethical compliance and accuracy of their contributions. SCH does not review, assess or verify research work, data or conclusions.

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Ethical expectations

Researchers are expected to adhere to established academic standards, including avoidance of plagiarism, appropriate data handling, respect for intellectual property and compliance with disciplinary and institutional norms.

Submission of a profile does not imply endorsement, acceptance or guaranteed collaboration. Introductions depend on the relevance of expertise to project needs.

For Project Owners

This section is intended for individuals or organisations managing funded or institutionally supported research projects who are seeking additional expertise or wish to broaden their collaborator base.

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What SCH supports

SCH supports project owners by increasing visibility of their collaboration needs and by enabling contact with researchers whose expertise may complement existing teams.

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Due diligence responsibility

SCH does not verify researcher credentials, affiliations or prior outputs. Project owners are solely responsible for conducting their own assessment, selection and due diligence.

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Ethical and governance responsibility

Project owners are responsible for ensuring that projects comply with relevant ethical standards, data protection rules, contractual obligations and institutional policies.

Our platform prioritizes research integrity and maintains complete independence from commercial interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our platform

Does SCH guarantee research quality or outcomes?

No. SCH does not guarantee research quality, authenticity, ethical compliance or successful outcomes.

Is SCH responsible for research conduct?

No. SCH bears no responsibility for research design, execution, analysis, authorship or dissemination.

Does SCH receive payment?

No. SCH does not receive fees or commissions and does not participate in financial or contractual arrangements.

What is SCH's role in collaborations?

SCH's role is limited to facilitating initial contact. All further interaction occurs directly between researchers and project owners.

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