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Science in Times of Crisis: Cut or Expand?. Jordi José. Dept. Física i Enginyeria Nuclear Univ. Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTECH & Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (IEEC).
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Science in Times of Crisis: Cut or Expand? Jordi José Dept. Física i Enginyeria Nuclear Univ. Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTECH & Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (IEEC)
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José The Spanish Case: Nature,June 7, 2012
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José Budget (2012): Research grants and subsidies Budget reduction of 22.5%
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José The question is whether (Spanish) money is used wisely....
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José The Quest for Excellence But how is excellence measured? H-index, Impact Factors (Nature, Science...)
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José Private sector Seek for other funding sources (private patronage?...)
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José European Framework ESF (Eurocores program) / FP7: the case of EuroGENESIS
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José Man/Womanpower Number of researchers: Spain 9.6 per thousand inhabitants Germany 12.7 per thousand inhabitants EU average 10.4 per thousand inhabitants
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José Key research programs to attract external talent: R&C, JdC, ICREA Young researchers are key to guarantee the future of scientific research. Why limited action is taken on senior scientists? The Utrecht case...
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José More autonomy (decision making) could be given to Universities and Research Institutes by linking part of the budget to productivity or goal achievement...
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José Real criticism? Need to establish better links with Society: Public outreach programs (public funds) Better interaction with the Press
Science in times of crisis: cut or expand? J. José BACK IN TIME.... DR. ROMERALES, THEORETICAL PHYSICIST “CAÑITRON”, THE SPANISH PARTICLE ACCELERATOR PARTICLE TO BE ACCELERATED MANUAL ACCELERATION ORBIT El País, 2012