Gates Open Research has published an open letter on the RFI, written by Prof Jim Lavery and Prof Carel IJsselmuiden.
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The letter discusses the RFI as a tool for improving research partnerships, as well as the early impacts of the RFI since its implementation in 2017. It also highlights some of the challenges in moving forward.