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Great diagnosis; treatment plan needs to be discussed
Posted by renhetienne
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06 Aug 2010 at 08:42 GMT
This article makes an excellent diagnosis of the problems in research funding. Regarding its treatment, the suggestions should be considered among other alternatives. The 5-year renewal term sounds good, but scientists should still be assessed on an individual basis, not (only) on a group basis.