The forum discussion centers around the challenges faced by researchers in securing funding, particularly in the context of the AAS conference. Participants share personal experiences with grant applications and the emotional toll of the funding process. Notably, NASA's funding history is contrasted with the financial sector's rapid payouts, highlighting the disparity in tangible outcomes. The discussion also touches on the potential necessity for researchers to explore alternative funding methods, such as crowdsourcing, due to declining budgets in fields like high-energy physics.
PREREQUISITESResearchers, grant writers, and students in the fields of physics and science funding, particularly those navigating the complexities of securing financial support for their projects.
turbo said:Perhaps researchers should get some training in sales, though it can be tough selling something intangible... :)
Lavabug said:I thought this was worth sharing, filmed at an AAS conference:
Both hilarious and a little sad.
jtbell said:Just last night I was reading the in the latest Physics Today, an article about people using crowdsourcing sites to try to get some money for their research projects.
In contrast, DOE's high-energy physics program, which funds work in elementary particle physics, would see its budget fall 1.7% from the 2012 level to $777 million.