MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES

"Agencies should seek out public participation in R&D programs wherever possible. Community participation in the scientific endeavor enriches and extends the benefits to the Nation, can increase public trust in science, and leads to more innovative research of all kinds, including research that addresses the needs of diverse communities. Examples of public participation in R&D include open science, which broadens public access to scientific data and publications, and participatory modes of research, such as community-based datahubs that give members of the American public access to Federal resources and data, as well as community-engaged research that respectfully provides opportunities for the public, especially those historically excluded from the scientific enterprise, to contribute to the development of research questions...."