Key attributes of successful research institutes

Science does not take place in a vacuum: The physical and social workplace has a profound influence on scientific discoveries. Everyone at a research institute can contribute to its scientific output and productivity, from faculty research groups to facilities and platforms staff to administration a...

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Published in:PLoS biology 2023-09, Vol.21 (9), p.e3002267-e3002267
Main Authors: Bradke, Frank, Maartens, Aidan, Teichmann, Sarah A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Biology and Life Sciences
Collaboration
College campuses
Computer and Information Sciences
Creativity
Ecosystem biology
Funding
Leadership
Management
Molecular biology
Neurosciences
Nobel prizes
People and Places
Philosophy
Platforms
Publication output
Research and Analysis Methods
Research centers
Research facilities
Research institutes
Science
Science Policy
Scientists
Social aspects
Social Sciences
Success
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Summary:Science does not take place in a vacuum: The physical and social workplace has a profound influence on scientific discoveries. Everyone at a research institute can contribute to its scientific output and productivity, from faculty research groups to facilities and platforms staff to administration and corporate services. Although the researchers addressing exciting scientific questions are key, their efforts can be fostered and directed by the overarching strategy of the institute, interconnection with facilities and platforms, and strong and directed support of the administration and corporate services. Everybody counts and everybody should be empowered to contribute. But what are the characteristics that make scientific organizations and their people flourish? This Essay looks at the structure and culture of successful research institutes, laying out different operational strategies and highlighting points that need be taken into consideration during their implementation.
ISSN:1545-7885
1544-9173
1545-7885
DOI:10.1371/journal.pbio.3002267