Open science ‘has turned Dutch research funding into lottery’

Leading cell biologist says outstanding young researchers are missing out on funding as panellists are focusing excessively on open science contributions

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January 2, 2024
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January 2, 2024
Jack Grove
Winners during a traditional neighbourhood party organised by the Postcode Lottery to illustrate Open science ‘has turned Dutch research funding into lottery’
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#1 Submitted by msl_csp on January 2, 2024 - 12:39pm
Another example of unworldly and idealistic academics getting it totally wrong.

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