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[H1] We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all

[H3] PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy and practice.

[H2] A catalyst for better

Built on a strong legacy of pioneering innovation, we see the world through a lens of possibility, but we are not interested in change for the sake of change. We believe in better. We exist to serve the research enterprise which means our priorities are based on the needs of scholars, librarians, funders, and institutional leaders, not shareholders. Our vision and mission is at the center of our new brand identity.

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[H2] Open science

PLOS is a mission-driven open science publisher covering all scientific disciplines with a focus on fundamental and applied research across life, health, sustainability, engineering, and technology. When you choose a PLOS journal you are putting integrity first and supporting an organization committed to research that is robust, reliable, and accessible to all. We offer processes to ensure the science is rigorous, practices to make sure research is shared and reused, policies that are equitable, and innovations in scholarly communications.

[H3] Open science publishing

[H4] Pave the way

When it comes to scientific rigor and editorial integrity, we will not compromise. The research outputs we publish promote multi-disciplinary discussions on complex problems and enable all stakeholders to learn from, reuse, and build upon scientific knowledge. We reimagine models and mechanisms for sharing to meet open science principles and use our journals to test and refine innovations at all stages of the research lifecycle.

[H3] Open science policy

[H4] Advocate for change

We actively engage in policy discussions with multi-stakeholder groups to drive open science adoption. Publishing expertise, pioneering innovations, and original research mean we are uniquely placed to contribute to discussions on the barriers to adoption and the opportunities for integration of open science principles in scholarly communication

[H3] Open science practice

[H4] Share and inspire

We work with diverse communities to promote adoption of open science practices across discipline, geography, and career stage. To create new pathways to open science, we actively engage with stakeholders throughout the scholarly community with knowledge sharing, co-creation, and partnership

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[H1] PLOS Blogs network

PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy and practice.

[H2] The Official PLOS Blog

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Einstein Awards program
Call for Entries: 2026 Einstein Foundation Award for Promoting Quality in Research

January 26, 2026
By PLOS

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[H2] PLOS Biologue

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Biology
Q&A on immunometabolism research with Senior Editor Lucas Smith

January 29, 2026
By PLOS Biology

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[H2] EveryONE

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Author Spotlight
Behind the Papers: Fascination of Plants Day Research Highlights

May 18, 2026
By PLOS ONE Editors

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[H2] Latitude

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Collection
A new PLOS Water Collection in partnership with SUSE: ‘Urbanization and Waterway Ecology: Instream and Beyond’

May 14, 2026
By Guillaume Wright

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[H2] Speaking of Medicine and Health

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Meet Your Editor
Meet the Editors of PLOS Mental Health

March 20, 2024
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Global Health
PLOS Global Public Health, charting a new path towards equity, diversity and inclusion in global health

June 14, 2021
By PLOS

Mental Health
PLOS Mental Health Conversations: How oncologists can help us navigate grief

May 13, 2026
By PLOS Mental Health

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[H2] PLOS Collections

Medicine & Health Sciences
IWANN Special Collection 2019: Deep Learning Models in Healthcare and Biomedicine

September 9, 2020
By PLOS Collections

Earth & Environmental Sciences
How the COVID-19 pandemic is teaching us to tackle the climate crisis

August 18, 2020
By PLOS Collections

Medicine & Health Sciences
Understanding childbirth as a complex salutogenic phenomenon: the EU COST BIRTH Action Special Collection

July 29, 2020
By PLOS Collections

Medicine & Health Sciences
Introducing the HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau Special Collection

July 27, 2020
By PLOS Collections

PLOS Complex Systems
Complex Networks and their Applications Conference 2024: Collection

February 21, 2025
By PLOS

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[H4] Independent Blogs

[H2] Absolutely Maybe

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Covid-19
Another Intranasal Covid Vaccine Starting in the US (NextGen Vax Monthly Update)

April 30, 2026
By Hilda Bastian

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[H2] DNA Science

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The Last Carolina Girl, a Novel, Echoes the Famous Case of Carrie Buck and the Eugenics Movement

May 14, 2026
By Ricki Lewis, PhD

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[H2] All Models Are Wrong

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The things we take for granted

August 10, 2022
By Tamsin Edwards

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[H2] PLOS ECR Community

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Early Career Research Community
When Nothing Works: How Failure Quietly Trains Scientists

January 23, 2026
By Andreas Vilhelmsson

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[H2] SciComm

Education
Generative AI in SciComm: Bridge, Wall, or Both?

March 25, 2026
By Krista Longtin

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[H2] Your Say

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Your Say
No Woman Left Behind: Ending Digital Violence Against Women and Girls with Disabilities

December 9, 2025
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[H1] Careers at PLOS

[H2] Join us as we drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy, and practice

At PLOS, you’ll find a passionate group of pioneers who believe we can make a difference.All of our work is made possible by our internal teams who ensure we have the infrastructure, processes and alignment to achieve our ambitious goals while delivering a superior service to the researchers who contribute to our journals. Many of our staff also work directly with researchers, institutions, advocacy organizations, and other thought leaders to drive change.Each member of our team plays an integral role in transforming scholarly publishing from the inside out. Join us to make an impact.

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[H2] Our values

[H3] Transparent

We are open and transparent. The open science principles we fight for are the principles we live by. We share what we know and come to the table with an open mind.

[H3] Inclusive

We will stand up and challenge inequity. A passion for inclusion and diversity in research is our driving force. We work tirelessly to make sure scholarly communication is equitable and fair.

[H3] Pioneering

We are willing to experiment and take risks to meet our mission. A pioneering spirit is embodied by a passionate group of people who genuinely believe we can make a difference.

[H3] Collaborative

We are collaborative and meet people where they are. To advocate for the common good, we need to engage with stakeholders who don’t share our aims.

[H2] We're committed to equal opportunity

We’re working to create a more equitable system of scientific knowledge and understanding. Removing barriers to inclusion and facilitating broad participation of voices is core to our success, inside and out.Beyond accepting distinct perspectives, we seek and support divergent backgrounds among our staff because we know differences strengthen our teams, our work, and our communities. We strongly encourage applicants of all identities to join us as we work towards a future where science is open to all, for all.

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[H1] Contact

[H3] Publications contacts

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