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9- # Our Fiscal Sponsor: The GRAPH Network
10-
11- Open Science Labs (OSL) is proud to be in partnership with The GRAPH Network, an
12- esteemed organization dedicated to fostering research and development across
13- various domains. Acting as our fiscal sponsor, The GRAPH Network plays a crucial
14- role in the financial management of our projects, enabling us to focus on what
15- we do best: driving innovation and collaboration in open science.
16-
17- ## Legal Representation and Support
18-
19- The GRAPH Network operates under the legal representation of ASCRES, which
20- serves as the legal entity managing our fiscal responsibilities. This
21- partnership simplifies the complex bureaucracy often associated with managing
22- funds and paying collaborators, allowing OSL to devote more energy towards our
23- projects and community initiatives.
24-
25- ## Financial Management and Fees
26-
27- A crucial aspect of our collaboration involves the financial management of
28- incoming funds for projects. To ensure the smooth operation of this process,
29- ASCRES/The GRAPH Network charges a fixed fee of 30% of the incoming funds. This
30- fee covers the costs associated with bureaucratic tasks, including legal fees
31- and personnel involved in managing these operations.
32-
33- In addition to the fiscal management fee, OSL also allocates a 30% fee from
34- incoming funds to support our ongoing operations, including server maintenance,
35- domain registration, and funding new initiatives. While the majority of our
36- contributors currently volunteer their time and expertise, our goal is to move
37- towards compensating all individuals involved in our projects.
38-
39- ## Requirements for Grant Proposal or Funding Requests
40-
41- In any grant proposal or funding request, it is essential to explicitly mention
42- ASCRES/The GRAPH Network to ensure the proper receipt and management of funds.
43- It also ensures that all parties involved are acknowledged and supported
44- throughout the process.
45-
46- ## Looking Ahead
47-
48- Our collaboration with The GRAPH Network and ASCRES is more than just a fiscal
49- sponsorship; it's a partnership that empowers us to achieve our mission of
50- promoting open science and technology. As we continue to grow and support more
51- projects, we are grateful for the stability and support that The GRAPH Network
52- provides. Together, we are making strides towards a future where open science
53- can flourish, thanks to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved.
9+ # Fiscal Host
10+
11+ Open Science Labs (OSL) operates under the fiscal support of ** Open Source
12+ Collective** and ** The GRAPH Network** , ensuring proper financial management for
13+ its projects.
14+
15+ ## Open Source Collective
16+
17+ [ Open Source Collective] ( https://opencollective.com/opensource ) (OSC) is a
18+ non-profit fiscal host that manages financial resources for open-source
19+ projects. OSL receives fiscal sponsorship from OSC for its open-source
20+ initiatives, allowing it to receive and allocate funds transparently through
21+ [ OSL’s Open Collective page] ( https://opencollective.com/osl ) .
22+
23+ ### Financial Management and Fees
24+
25+ OSC charges a ** 10% operational fee** on incoming funds to cover administrative
26+ costs.
27+
28+ For further details, refer to the
29+ [ OSC Sponsorship Agreement] ( https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQbiyK2Fe0jLdh4vb9BfHY4bJ1LCo4Qvy0jg9P29ZkiC8y_vKJ_1fNgIbV0p6UdvbcT8Ql1gVto8bf9/pub ) .
30+
31+ ---
32+
33+ ## The GRAPH Network
34+
35+ [ The Global Research and Analyses for Public Health (GRAPH) Network] ( https://thegraphnetwork.org )
36+ is a multidisciplinary community of professionals, universities, NGOs, and
37+ international organizations working in public health, epidemiology, data
38+ analysis, software development, and education.
39+
40+ OSL collaborates with The GRAPH Network for financial management of
41+ ** non-open-source projects** . The GRAPH Network operates under the legal
42+ representation of ASCRES, which handles fiscal responsibilities.
43+
44+ ### Financial Management and Fees
45+
46+ ASCRES/The GRAPH Network charges a ** 30% fee** on incoming funds to cover
47+ bureaucratic, legal, and administrative expenses.
48+
49+ For any grant proposal or funding request involving OSL, ASCRES/The GRAPH
50+ Network must be explicitly mentioned as the fiscal host to ensure correct fund
51+ management.
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