The article is a co-production with @kaspernollet.bsky.social!

She asked herself the same questions in her research. "Freedom and creativity are the engine of scientific research. That's why the current funding system doesn't work."

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These are the thoughts of historian of science Marie-Gabrielle Verbergt. Our interview with her appears tomorrow and concludes our article series for Apache

With support from @fondspascaldecroos.bsky.social and image by Freya Caris

"In recent decades, a general discourse has become established in which research is increasingly funded and evaluated from the idea of competitiveness, excellence and impact - say, from market thinking." The result are similar looking research projects that easily sell

Stay tuned for part 2 and 3 of this triptych on European science policy! (5/5)
(the article is written in Dutch, use in-browser translation)

Critics call it an inefficient use of tens of millions meant for scientific research, but also see a symptom of a deeper problem: a system that values competitiveness more than open science and societal impact. (4/5)

A fast growing and lucrative consultancy business smelled a need and helps scientists and companies with writing grant proposals, earning millions in the process. (3/5)

Every scientist knows: applying for European research funding #HorizonEU is complex, time consuming and very competitive. Applicants must brave a mountain of forms, paperwork and fine print to submit a project. (2/5)

Meer dan 200 journalisten zijn al vermoord door Israël in Gaza terwijl ze onvermoeibaar de waarheid aan het licht brachten. Hun namen werden voorgelezen op de actie.