Stop ‘micromanaging’ researchers, urges Australian award winner

Grant reviewers should close the circle by evaluating final reports, and recipients should spend the money as they see fit

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March 16, 2022

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March 15, 2022

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Christopher Barner-Kowollik Queensland University of Technology

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Print headline: Stop bean counting approach to research funding, urges award winner

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