S2 E8: Science and Politics with Kyle Myers from Harvard Business School
The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast
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Navigating the Shifts in Scientific Funding and Policy
This chapter examines how changing policies influence PhD admissions and scientific career choices amid funding uncertainties. It highlights the concept of 'elasticity of science' and the impact of financial incentives on research productivity, alongside personal anecdotes about accessing significant funding data. The discussion also addresses the challenges researchers face when pivoting their focus and the complexities of managing funding applications within major research organizations.
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