Higher education is an important step on the path towards a meaningful, well-paying career in almost every modern job field. But becoming a doctor or scientist, for example, requires much more than just completing difficult classes or passing major exams. For many college students, wide-reaching, long-term research is very important to gain necessary skills and prove one’s abilities. A big part of the research process includes getting financial support to cover the costs of the work. Researchers usually raise this money by writing proposals asking outside organizations for a given amount of money, called a grant, to fund their work. These groups consider the value of the work in comparison to the cost to make their decision whether to approve or deny grants. However, a recent study argues that funding organizations do not consider only the quality or possible impact of research when deciding on grant applications. The study suggests that perhaps groups also consider the gender of the applicant. It reports that female researchers receive less grant money on average than males. Experts worry that this could harm the careers of researchers.
Title: Study: Female Researchers Get Less Financial Support than Males
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