The Ins and Outs of Science Funding Part 1/2

Published: Feb. 23, 2015, 3 p.m.

In our latest two part episode, Nina and colleagues from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Kyle McLean and Dr. Beth Linas discuss science funding. In part 1, we give an overview of funding history and how politics can skew the facts about the importance of basic science funding. We also review how the grant application process works. In part 2, we continue the discussion about peer review, issues with the system, and possible long term solutions.