Congratulations to Dr. Katie Lavigne from the Douglas Research Centre, recipient of a $2,000 Tremplin Ambassador Award to support the Douglas Open Science Training Series — a series of conferences focusing on developing open science skills and showcasing diverse career opportunities related to open science. Talks concentrated on different open science topics and were presented by different types of professionals, exposing trainees to a variety of fields and career backgrounds.

Added Value : An initiative fostering open, inclusive, and career-relevant training in mental health research.

❝The Tremplin Ambassador Award was the perfect incentive to launch the activities of our newly formed Douglas Open Science Trainee Committee. This was the first time that these four trainees worked together and organized events. The awards provided a solid framework and schedule to form a cohesive and engaged workgroup. From a career perspective, the four trainees that co-signed the Award application gained invaluable experience in event organization and in mobilization of the trainee community. The program was trainee-driven, organized by the Douglas Open Science Trainee Committee, emphasizing education and peer networking. Informal discussions fostered community building, resulting in a strong network of over 130 registrants and enhancing the professional development of committee members. The training series featured talks by professionals from diverse backgrounds—including academic researchers and non-academic staff—highlighting how open science creates a variety of career opportunities at trainee and advanced levels. Talks provided introductory-level knowledge benefiting trainees directly and also supported skill growth for researchers and staff in the broader community.❞