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The Ronin Institute is creating a new model for scholarly research that recognizes that the world outside of traditional academia is filled with smart, educated, passionate people who have a lot to offer to the world of scholarship. We aim to transform the way that scholarly research is coordinated and funded. Ultimately, we want anyone who is interested in pursuing high-quality scholarly research to be able to do so. Moreover, we want these people to be able to pursue their research in a way that is consistent with all of their life’s priorities.

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the logistical aspects of how the Ronin Institute works and the purpose and necessity of the Institute. Have a question that you think should be answered here? Pass it along to us.

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Why Ronin? FAQs

Have questions about why the Ronin Institute exists? Why it needs to exist? You can find the answers to these questions and more here.

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