A large-scale, international effort replicating influential EEG experiments
#EEGManyLabs is a large-scale, international collaboration bringing together the global EEG community to strengthen the foundations of cognitive neuroscience. By pooling expertise and resources, our goal is to rigorously assess the replicability of landmark EEG findings. This collective effort is supporting the development of more transparent, reliable science, promoting shared tools, open data, and reproducible methods. Through our inclusive design, #EEGManyLabs is working to build a stronger, more connected research ecosystem committed to the future of EEG.
Replications
At the heart of #EEGManyLabs is the coordinated replication of 27 influential EEG studies selected for their impact on the field. Each experiment is conducted across multiple laboratories (minimum of 3 per replication) using a Registered Report protocol. This approach is delivering high statistical power, offering the field its most comprehensive test of replicability to date. The project is not only revisiting foundational findings but in doing so, is helping to establish best practices for future experimental and analytic standards in EEG research.
Spin-offs
The #EEGManyLabs framework has generated several spin-off projects, each extending the collaborative spirit of the main initiative. These include efforts to celebrate 100 years of EEG, create the largest open dataset of resting-state EEG, automate preprocessing pipelines, explore associations between brain asymmetry and personality, and use prediction markets to estimate replication outcomes. These projects reflect how #EEGManyLabs continues to evolve as a platform for discovery, innovation, and dialogue across diverse strands of EEG science.
People
#EEGManyLabs is only possible thanks to the contributions of a global network of researchers committed to improving the field. Project coordinators oversee planning and communication; lead labs manage individual study logistics; an advisory board supports rigorous design and analysis; and replication teams collect data worldwide. From early career scientists to established investigators, contributors are shaping the project’s success through openness, collaboration, and mutual learning.
Publications
Here you will find all publications arising from the direct replication studies, including both Stage 1 (Registered Reports outlining protocols and planned analyses) and Stage 2 (final results) as they become available. Each study is linked with its associated data, code, and materials where available.