GARNet collaborated with the BBSRC to investigate why there is falling
support for fundamental plant science through Responsive Mode grant
applications. This decline appears to be driven by a equivalent decline
in applications.
We have investigated the factors that might influence this decline and
provide some recommendations that might ensure that the number of
applications doesn't continue to fall.
A summary of these recommendations can be found on GARNet blog
http://blog.garnetcommunity.org.uk/reversing-decline-plant-science-applications-bbsrc-analysis-recommendations-garnet/
The full report is attached and can be downloaded here
https://www.garnetcommunity.org.uk/sites/default/files/BBSRC_piece_FINAL.pdf
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