Scholarly communication is changing. From the rise of AI to the growing adoption of open science, the ways we create and share research are rapidly evolving, and will continue to shift in the years ahead. Responding to this change requires new practices, experimentation, and exploration of both the opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies. The FORCE11 Working Groups are a great place to bring the community together and tackle emerging challenges, and to catalyze change and innovation in scholarly communications. We are pleased to open a new call for FORCE11 Working Group proposals.
Last year, we welcomed nine Working Groups addressing diverse topics—from interactive research outputs to metadata enrichment, data usage, AI, and more. If you’re part of a community facing a challenge in how research is produced, evaluated, or communicated, we want to hear from you. If you’re helping lead a new area of practice and want broader community participation, we want to hear from you. If you’re developing recommendations, tools, or resources that the wider community could benefit from, a FORCE11 Working Group can be the place to make it happen.
How do FORCE11 Working Groups work?
The Working Groups have autonomy to set their own focus, goals, and ways of collaboration. Members work together to create tangible outputs that support their area of interest. Each group should have two co-leads who coordinate activities, with additional members brought in by the leads and supported through wider FORCE11 outreach.
Groups will begin their work in April 2026 and will run for 18 months. The next FORCE11 conference in June 2026 will offer an opportunity for group members to get together, gather feedback, and share progress with the broader community. FORCE11 will also be happy to support dissemination of the groups’ work via events and communications.
How can I start a Working Group?
Submit your proposal via the form by January 12, 2026. Your proposal can outline a specific project you want to advance—or a broader topic that needs community discussion and exploration. It’s perfectly fine if your idea is still exploratory; send us your proposal and we’ll follow up. If you have questions, please contact us at info@force11.org.
Submit your proposal today and help shape the future of scholarly communication!
