With the August 22, 2025 deadline for Executive Order 14303 (EO 14303) rapidly approaching, federal agencies are navigating new, comprehensive requirements to uphold research integrity. The stakes are high because agencies must demonstrate auditable compliance with standards for reproducibility, transparency, and conflict-of-interest (COI) management. Failure to meet these standards risks not only compliance but also funding and trustworthiness.
This is where Dimensions steps in. Designed to overcome the complexities of regulatory requirements, Dimensions provides agencies with a proactive, integrated approach to compliance. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep expertise, Dimensions empowers agencies to meet and even lead EO 14303 compliance efforts with integrity and confidence.
Understanding EO 14303 requirements
Signed in May 2024, EO 14303 establishes guidelines that both elevate and standardize research integrity across all federal agencies. Core requirements include the ability to:
- Ensure research reproducibility by linking data, methodologies, and results.
- Communicate uncertainty and null results with transparency.
- Detect and manage conflicts of interest involving both financial and non-financial relationships.
- Provide publicly auditable evidence of compliance through robust reporting and data documentation.
Meeting these requirements is no small feat. Fragmented systems, disconnected datasets, and manual workflows present significant obstacles. However, with Dimensions, these hurdles are easier to surmount.
The Dimensions advantage
Dimensions transforms compliance from a burden to an opportunity. Tailored to meet both the technical and ethical demands of EO 14303, Dimensions supports research integrity with the following capabilities:
1. Ensure Reproducibility at Scale
Dimensions connects research outputs, such as publications or datasets, directly to the grants that funded them. With its expansive database of over 159 million publications, 25 million researcher profiles, and 7.9 million grants, Dimensions creates a fully linked research ecosystem. This ensures agencies can verify and demonstrate reproducibility with ease, fostering trust in the integrity of their outputs.
2. Unveil Insights into Null Results and Uncertainty
Transparency in research extends beyond positive findings. Dimensions integrates with Altmetric to track the dissemination of negative and inconclusive results. Future enhancements will further streamline transparency by enabling automated keyword-based flagging of null results. This ensures that all research outcomes, successful or not, are managed and communicated responsibly.
3. Detect and Manage Hidden Conflicts of Interest (COIs)
Dimensions harnesses advanced technologies like author disambiguation and data mapping to identify hidden financial and non-financial COIs. By profiling links between grants, publications, and patents, Dimensions helps agencies prevent integrity breaches that might otherwise go unnoticed. This comprehensive detection capability allows agencies to proactively mitigate risks.
4. Streamlined, Audit-Ready Compliance Reporting
Dimensions simplifies reporting with customizable dashboards and exportable reports, providing auditable outputs that meet EO 14303 requirements. These capabilities integrate seamlessly with existing systems, ensuring agencies can maintain transparency and readiness for scrutiny. Real-time, actionable insights allow for smarter decision-making when demonstrating compliance.
Trusted by leading agencies
Federal organizations, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), already rely on Digital Science platforms like Dimensions, Figshare, and Altmetric.
By fostering transparency and reproducibility, exposing previously hidden COIs, and streamlining reporting processes, Dimensions reduces compliance barriers for federal agencies. This ensures that agencies are not only meeting the technical demands of EO 14303 but also building trust and accountability in their processes.
Your compliance strategy starts here
The EO 14303 deadline is approaching fast, but meeting these new standards doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. Dimensions can empower your agency to comply with confidence while setting benchmarks in research integrity. By choosing Dimensions, you’ll gain access to:
- Integrated data networks that link internal and external sources for enhanced reproducibility.
- Automated COI identification tools to uncover risks early.
- Transparent documentation for research uncertainty and null results.
- Intuitive dashboards that provide secure, audit-ready compliance reporting.
Don’t just meet EO 14303 requirements; lead with integrity. With Dimensions by your side, your agency can advance research transparency and achieve compliance while fostering public trust. Take the next step today, contact Dimensions to learn how we can support your EO 14303 compliance goals.