RESEARCH ACCESS NETWORK

Every community can open a door to research.

A connected network of libraries, schools, museums, universities, laboratories, and community organizations supporting public research discovery and young researchers.

Knowledge Without Borders

The network grows through verified participating access points. Each location publishes its available services, ages served, languages, accessibility, safeguarding status, and access requirements.

6Access Point Models
25Language Pathways
1Shared Public Mission

Network enrollment is opening. Verified public locations will appear here as agreements, services, and safeguarding requirements are completed. The cards below describe the access point models available for participation.

GLOBAL NETWORK MODEL

Library Access Point

Research discovery, librarian guidance, public devices, and community learning.

  • Public Research Access
  • Studio Participation Pathway
  • Published Service Profile
GLOBAL NETWORK MODEL

School Access Point

Classroom research, educator review, portfolios, and Studio projects.

  • Public Research Access
  • Studio Participation Pathway
  • Published Service Profile
GLOBAL NETWORK MODEL

Museum Discovery Point

Collections, public science, demonstrations, and inquiry programs.

  • Public Research Access
  • Studio Participation Pathway
  • Published Service Profile
GLOBAL NETWORK MODEL

University Research Partner

Mentorship, methods support, equipment pathways, and advanced learning.

  • Public Research Access
  • Studio Participation Pathway
  • Published Service Profile
GLOBAL NETWORK MODEL

Laboratory Partner

Approved demonstrations, supervised access, methods, and replication support.

  • Public Research Access
  • Studio Participation Pathway
  • Published Service Profile
GLOBAL NETWORK MODEL

Community Research Hub

Local questions, public health learning, family participation, and community evidence.

  • Public Research Access
  • Studio Participation Pathway
  • Published Service Profile
BUILD LOCAL RESEARCH CAPACITY

Become a Research Access Point.

Libraries, schools, museums, universities, laboratories, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies can register interest in joining the network.

Institutional Participation