Fiscal Host #

Open Science Labs (OSL) operates under the fiscal support of Open Source Collective and The GRAPH Network, ensuring proper financial management for its projects.

Open Source Collective #

Open Source Collective (OSC) is a non-profit fiscal host that manages financial resources for open-source projects. OSL receives fiscal sponsorship from OSC for its open-source initiatives, allowing it to receive and allocate funds transparently through OSL’s Open Collective page.

Financial Management and Fees #

OSC charges a 10% operational fee on incoming funds to cover administrative costs.

For further details, refer to the OSC Sponsorship Agreement.

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The GRAPH Network #

The Global Research and Analyses for Public Health (GRAPH) Network is a multidisciplinary community of professionals, universities, NGOs, and international organizations working in public health, epidemiology, data analysis, software development, and education.

OSL collaborates with The GRAPH Network for financial management of non-open-source projects. The GRAPH Network operates under the legal representation of ASCRES, which handles fiscal responsibilities.

Financial Management and Fees #

ASCRES/The GRAPH Network charges a 30% fee on incoming funds to cover bureaucratic, legal, and administrative expenses.

For any grant proposal or funding request involving OSL, ASCRES/The GRAPH Network must be explicitly mentioned as the fiscal host to ensure correct fund management.