AtlasVanguard is governed through an open, documented model that prioritizes transparency, reproducibility, and long-term continuity - without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Clear governance builds trust, makes collaboration easier, and protects AtlasVanguard’s research-first, non-speculative mission. It also keeps decisions traceable as the initiative grows.
Complex issues escalate through these levels, starting with the smallest group that can resolve them.
| Decision Level | Who Decides | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday decisions | SIG leads / maintainers | Routine coordination, small doc updates, day-to-day work inside a SIG |
| Methodology changes | SIG review + RFC process | Analytical definitions, research methods, interpretation rules, reporting standards |
| Structural changes | Steering Committee | SIG creation/retirement, governance overhauls, cross-group conflicts |
The Steering Committee is the highest-level guidance body. It sets the overall direction, approves major changes, and resolves cross-group conflicts.
The committee is initially founder-led and will expand to include trusted contributors and advisors over time.
SIGs are the working units of AtlasVanguard. Each group owns a specific domain, such as quantitative models or data infrastructure. They operate autonomously within their charters and report to the Steering Committee when needed.
All meaningful changes to research methods, scope, or governance follow a Request for Comments (RFC) process. This ensures that every change is discussed openly, documented, and traceable.
AtlasVanguard documents provenance where possible, keeps methodology transparent, preserves reproducibility, and separates data, analysis, and interpretation.
The initiative avoids hidden assumptions, speculative claims, and any use of research outputs that could blur the line between observation and promotion.
Contributors are welcomed from academia, industry, and the open-source community. All contributions are reviewed for quality, reproducibility, and alignment with the mission. See how to join → Join Us