Hello Leila,
Apologies if I am cross-posting, or duplicate posting, as my Uni email can behave in ways I cant predict sometimes (its more likely my technological inadequacy than problems with the Uni system).
I do think that my research, along with lots of other work, has the potential to make Govt policy much more truly evidence based. Because of this, I think the research should be supported, but then every time I speak to another researcher who is in a similar position, I tend to think the same about their work as well!
Consequently, I dont think my own funding situation is unique. Funding is tight everywhere, and I think there is no doubt that funding for ESOL research is more difficult than many other research areas. There is also the dynamic that as a new researcher, getting to know how to apply, and where, and at what time is part of the learning curve. My experience is that the path to funding is quite opaque as a new researcher, and it can just appear to be a confusing, dispiriting mess or an exercise in futility. That is, as you mentioned, where this research forum is so valuable as the support and ideas from colleagues and more experienced people open up new possibilities every time I access it.
Martin
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