6. Rapid rises in federal funding may further destabilze career paths
Rapid increases in Federal funding for scientific research and education is more likely than not to further destabilize career paths for junior scientists. Under the current structure, the effect is substantial growth in “slots” for PhD students and postdocs to conduct the supported research, but only limited increases in the numbers of career positions (I will give you a concrete and large example in a moment).
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Mapping the Systems of Science and Technology »Mapping the Systems of Science and Technology
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6. Rapid rises in federal funding may further destabilze career paths
6. Large government investment is needed »6. Large government investment is needed
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