Fixes Needed for R&D Funding System
Over the past 10 years, R&D gross funding value has stayed the same, despite an increase in the cost of doing research, coupled with the increase in the population of scientists.
Over the past 10 years, R&D gross funding value has stayed the same, despite an increase in the cost of doing research, coupled with the increase in the population of scientists.
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Getting funding for your research requires some skill with persuasion and knowing how to articulate your ideas succinctly. This short TED talk demonstrates how to integrate both to make a great persuasive argument:
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