Less is more: researcher survival guide in times of economic crisis

The global economic crisis leads to important changes in investment policies that hit scientific research too. Scientists are currently facing a period of limited availability of research funds. However, this period of shortage of economic resources may also represent an opportunity of re- newal for...

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Published in:Hystrix 2013-02, Vol.23 (2), p.1
Main Authors: Cagnacci, Francesca, Cardini, Andrea, Ciucci, Paolo, Ferrari, Nicola, Mortelliti, Alessio, Preatoni, Damiano G, Russo, Danilo, Scandura, Massimo, Wauters, Lucas A, Amori, Giovanni
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Language:eng ; ita
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Economic crisis
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Summary:The global economic crisis leads to important changes in investment policies that hit scientific research too. Scientists are currently facing a period of limited availability of research funds. However, this period of shortage of economic resources may also represent an opportunity of re- newal for scientific research, since it may call for improved efficiency and effectiveness and lead to a critical re-evaluation of strategies and priorit- ies. In this opinion paper, we collated a scattered and non-exhaustive list of suggestions for mammal research during a period of limiting financial resources. Our main objective is to stimulate debate, and possibly provide some useful hints, especially to young mammalogists.
ISSN:0394-1914
1825-5272
DOI:10.4404/hystrix-23.2-8737