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{{Short description|Independent scholarly research institute}}
The '''Ronin Institute for Independent Scholarship 2.0''', commonly called just the '''RIIS 2.0''', is an independent scholarly research institute located in [[California]], United States. The institute conducts dedicated to multidisciplinary study of science and the humanities and supports the work of [[independent scientist]]s and [[scholars]].
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The '''Ronin Institute for Independent Scholarship''', commonly called just the '''Ronin Institute''', is an independent scholarly research institute located in [[Montclair, New Jersey]], United States. The institute is dedicated to multidisciplinary study of science and the humanities and supports the work of [[independent scientist]]s and [[scholars]].<ref name=BG>Keith O'Brien, [https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2012/05/26/new-idea-for-unemployed-academics/UUZOGe1KNWvUXDl7Yae1IL/story.html "The Ronin Institute for Wayward Academics"], ''Boston Globe'', May 27, 2012</ref>


The institute consists of research scholars from a range of fields and disciplines, such as [[computational economics]], [[high energy physics]], [[earth sciences]], [[theology]], [[law]], [[history]] and [[philosophy]].<ref name=Wired/> The majority are independent, while others hold [[Academic personnel|faculty appointments]] at traditional universities. The institute meets regularly for seminars, conferences, and grants management.<ref name=Ronin/>
The institute consists of research scholars from a range of fields and disciplines, such as [[computational economics]], [[high energy physics]], [[earth sciences]], [[medicine]], [[theology]], [[law]], [[history]] and [[philosophy]]. Most of them are independent, while others have hold positions at traditional universities. The institute regularly holds seminars and conferences and manages grants.


==History==
==History==


In 2012, Jon F. Wilkins, an [[evolutionary biology|evolutionary biologist]], and former member of the [[Harvard Society of Fellows]] and [[Santa Fe Institute]], founded the Ronin Institute in New Jersey. The institute's original mission was to aggregate "fractional scholarship" happening outside the academy by creating a new model to support independent researchers.<ref name=Wired>Samuel Arbesman, [https://www.wired.com/2012/05/the-rise-of-fractional-scholarship-and-the-ronin-institute/ "The Rise of Fractional Scholarship and the Ronin Institute"], ''Wired.com'', May 1, 2012</ref>
In 2012, Jon F. Wilkins, an [[evolutionary biology|evolutionary biologist]], and former member of the [[Harvard Society of Fellows]] and [[Santa Fe Institute]], founded the original Ronin Institute in New Jersey. <ref name=BG>Keith O'Brien, [https://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2012/05/26/new-idea-for-unemployed-academics/UUZOGe1KNWvUXDl7Yae1IL/story.html "The Ronin Institute for Wayward Academics"], ''Boston Globe'', May 27, 2012</ref>  The institute's mission was to aggregate "fractional scholarship" happening outside the academy by creating a new model to support independent researchers.<ref name=Wired>Samuel Arbesman, [https://www.wired.com/2012/05/the-rise-of-fractional-scholarship-and-the-ronin-institute/ "The Rise of Fractional Scholarship and the Ronin Institute"], ''Wired.com'', May 1, 2012</ref>


According to its official mission, the institute remains "devoted to facilitating and promoting scholarly research outside traditional academic research institutions"<ref name=Ronin>Ronin Institute, [http://ronininstitute.org/mission/ ''Mission''], Organizational Website, accessed September 2020</ref> and providing an alternative to the traditional [[academic job market|academic career path]] and [[academic tenure|tenure track]] appointments.<ref name=BG/>
The original Ronin Institute board of directors elected to officially dissolve the corporation in 2024 due to a number of governance and financial matters.
 
A group of dedicated Research Scholars came together in April 2024 and created a new, member controlled, non profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in Sacramento, CA. According to its official mission, the institute remains "devoted to facilitating and promoting scholarly research outside traditional academic research institutions"<ref name=Ronin>Ronin Institute, [http://ronininstitute.org/mission/ ''Mission''], Organizational Website, accessed December 2025</ref> and providing an alternative to the traditional [[academic job market|academic career path]] and [[academic tenure|tenure track]] appointments.


The name "Ronin" derives from the legend of [[Rōnin]]: samurais who broke with the code of feudal Japan by refusing to commit suicide upon the deaths of their masters. According to Wilkins, the metaphor is analogous to scholars who leave the academy, but continue to pursue scholarly research:  
The name "Ronin" derives from the legend of [[Rōnin]]: samurais who broke with the code of feudal Japan by refusing to commit suicide upon the deaths of their masters. According to Wilkins, the metaphor is analogous to scholars who leave the academy, but continue to pursue scholarly research:  
{{Quote|The analogy is, if you're not employed by a university and you're an academic, you're supposed to say, 'Well, I'm not an academic anymore.' You're supposed to sort of commit professional suicide at that point. And what we're saying is, 'You know what? No, we can do this. We don't need a master.'<ref name=BG/>}}
 
The Ronin Institute was closed in 2024,<ref name=RoninSite>Ronin Institute, [http://ronininstitute.org]</ref> but a new Ronin Institute was registered in California in 2025 under the leadership of a different leadership structure called a Council.


==Organization==
==Organization==


The institute is governed by a board of directors with grants and financial administration and a community-level advisory board. Each member of the advisory board leads a working group that focuses on one essential aspect of the community: governance, communications, events, infrastructure, membership, and research.<ref name=Ronin/>
The institute is governed by a Council of members known as Fellows and is responsible for organizational and financial management. The Council is advised by working groups that addresses one of the core aspects of the community's activities: communications, events, infrastructure, membership, and research..<ref name=Ronin/>


The institute has a single academic rank, the "Research Scholar", to create a more egalitarian structure. Research Scholars meet virtually and in-person, with researchers from 33 countries.<ref name=Wired/>
The institute currently has a single academic position, ‘fellow,’ which allows for a more equitable structure. Fellows (also known as Research Scholars) hold virtual meetings with researchers from numerous countries.<ref name=Wired/>
 
New changes to the institute's internal regulations and management are expected in the near future.


==Notable scholars==
==Notable scholars==
{{More citations needed section|date=May 2022}}
* [[Lee Altenberg]], evolutionary theory
*[[Lee Altenberg]], evolutionary theory
* [[Laurel Haak]], research policy
*[[Laurel Haak]], research policy
* [[Kristina Killgrove]], biological anthropology
*[[:pl:Arkadiusz Jadczyk|Arkadiusz Jadczyk]], quantum theory<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ronininstitute.org/research-scholars/arkadiusz-jadczyk/ |title=Arkadiusz Jadczyk – Ronin Institute |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=Ronin Institute |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007175745/http://ronininstitute.org/research-scholars/arkadiusz-jadczyk/ |archive-date=2021-10-07 |url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Diane Kelly (scientist)]], neuroscience
*[[Kristina Killgrove]], biological anthropology
*[[Marios Kyriazis]], biology and aging
*[[Jocelyn Scheirer]], technology
*[[Anders Söderholm]], organization theory
Dr.Ayush Dogra


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Official website|http://ronininstitute.org/}}
* [http://ronininstitute.org/ Official Website]
 
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Latest revision as of 18:50, 29 September 2026

The Ronin Institute for Independent Scholarship 2.0, commonly called just the RIIS 2.0, is an independent scholarly research institute located in California, United States. The institute conducts dedicated to multidisciplinary study of science and the humanities and supports the work of independent scientists and scholars.

The institute consists of research scholars from a range of fields and disciplines, such as computational economics, high energy physics, earth sciences, medicine, theology, law, history and philosophy. Most of them are independent, while others have hold positions at traditional universities. The institute regularly holds seminars and conferences and manages grants.

History

In 2012, Jon F. Wilkins, an evolutionary biologist, and former member of the Harvard Society of Fellows and Santa Fe Institute, founded the original Ronin Institute in New Jersey. [1] The institute's mission was to aggregate "fractional scholarship" happening outside the academy by creating a new model to support independent researchers.[2]

The original Ronin Institute board of directors elected to officially dissolve the corporation in 2024 due to a number of governance and financial matters.

A group of dedicated Research Scholars came together in April 2024 and created a new, member controlled, non profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in Sacramento, CA. According to its official mission, the institute remains "devoted to facilitating and promoting scholarly research outside traditional academic research institutions"[3] and providing an alternative to the traditional academic career path and tenure track appointments.

The name "Ronin" derives from the legend of Rōnin: samurais who broke with the code of feudal Japan by refusing to commit suicide upon the deaths of their masters. According to Wilkins, the metaphor is analogous to scholars who leave the academy, but continue to pursue scholarly research:

The Ronin Institute was closed in 2024,[4] but a new Ronin Institute was registered in California in 2025 under the leadership of a different leadership structure called a Council.

Organization

The institute is governed by a Council of members known as Fellows and is responsible for organizational and financial management. The Council is advised by working groups that addresses one of the core aspects of the community's activities: communications, events, infrastructure, membership, and research..[3]

The institute currently has a single academic position, ‘fellow,’ which allows for a more equitable structure. Fellows (also known as Research Scholars) hold virtual meetings with researchers from numerous countries.[2]

New changes to the institute's internal regulations and management are expected in the near future.

Notable scholars

References

  1. ↑ Keith O'Brien, "The Ronin Institute for Wayward Academics", Boston Globe, May 27, 2012
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Samuel Arbesman, "The Rise of Fractional Scholarship and the Ronin Institute", Wired.com, May 1, 2012
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ronin Institute, Mission, Organizational Website, accessed December 2025
  4. ↑ Ronin Institute, [1]
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