Savannah C. Lewis, Joscelin Rocha Hidalgo, Samantha J. James-Brown, Ana Carolina Soares Marinho
Large-scale, community-driven collaborations are increasingly central to psychological science, advancing open scholarship, cross-cultural research, and methodological rigor. Yet discussions often focus on outputs rather than the lived experiences of early-career researchers (ECRs) who sustain these initiatives.
This panel brings together ECRs involved in large collaborative communities to reflect on how they enter, navigate, and grow within these networks. Panelists will discuss day-to-day participation, coordination at scale, and shared decision-making, highlighting both opportunities (e.g., mentorship, skill development, global networks) and challenges (e.g., coordination costs, authorship complexity, time investment).
The discussion will also address career incentives, including balancing collaborative work with traditional academic expectations, recognition and credit, and whether institutions adequately value such contributions. Finally, panelists will consider the future of large-scale collaboration and offer practical advice for ECRs seeking to get involved.