Research Funding

Essay # 2314

Biology
Medical and Health

Research Funding

A discussion of the process of funding in scientific research.

1,910 words () | 5 sources | 2001 United States

Paper Summary:

A detailed look into the problems researchers face when trying to obtain research funding. The author refers to various sources of funding for scientific research and discusses their contributions to technological and scientific advancement.

From the Paper:

"Scientific research is performed in university laboratories around the world. Research requires highly trained professionals that are geared with modern equipment to run experiments. The requirements of research also demands money. Without money, research can not be carried out. Some laboratories are funded by private foundations, but the vast majority of funding is from Government agencies. Like any other government project the process to acquire funding is slow and tedious. The largest problem researchers face is trying to find where the next round of funding will come from. Currently scientists must perform tedious research while also being able to sell their idea to promising grant donors. This essay will discuss the problems with the current grant funding system and will propose several possible solutions."