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Red Tape
The announcement of a review of bureaucratic red tape in universities may bring either a smile of relief or a hollow laugh. Why are universities (and funding bodies) so entangled in this nasty stuff? Is it because they love to … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, Science Culture, Science Funding
Tagged Athena Swan, forms, panels, UKRI
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Friends with Benefits
A recent study shows – in Switzerland at least – that nominated referees judge grants more favourably than those unconnected with the applicant. I’m afraid I didn’t find the conclusion of the study a surprise. Additionally I suspect that having … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Science Funding
Tagged ERC, grants, Matthew effect, panels, referees
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