Agency Guidance for Implementing Gold Standard Science in the Conduct and Management of Scientific Activities

The new OSTP Guidance sets a “Gold Standard” for how federally supported science should be conducted—ensuring it is reproducible, transparent, and free from bias. Agencies are expected to embrace collaboration across disciplines, openly communicate uncertainty, and recognize the value of both positive and negative results. By leveraging advanced technologies like AI, the framework aims to reduce administrative burdens while strengthening the rigor and trustworthiness of scientific outcomes. Ultimately, this approach reinforces credibility in government research and its role in public decision-making.