Overview
Succession Planning for Research Software
The Succession Planning for Research Software Task Force aims to provide a best practices guide for responsibly wrapping up research code when individuals leave their institutions, addressing a common challenge faced across the international research software community. By gathering community feedback and creating an easy-to-use checklist, the group seeks to support sustainable transitions and long-term preservation of software projects. Outputs will include a GitHub repository or Jupyter Notebook and markdown-based checklists, all shared under a CC-BY 4.0 license.
Join the Task Force
To join the task force or learn more, contact richard.littauer@gmail.com.
Timeline and Roadmap
In May 2025:
- Submit preprint paper, 10 Quick Tips For Making Your Code Last Beyond Your Job.
- Organize an end-of-the-month kick-off meeting.
Resources
Members
- Richard Littauer: CURIOSS, SustainOSS, GNOME Foundation, Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, Orcid: 0000-0001-5428-7535
- Clare Dillon: CURIOSS, Lero, University of Galway
