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I often compare @ERC_Research Starting grants to the #WorldCup. Both are very competitive and can be life changing. But where we expect footballers to receive top notch care, scientists are often not supported at all by institutions. This year a grand total of ZERO came to PT 1/
Is it because PT scientists are stupid? Unlikely, as routinely Portuguese are awarded these grants, but to work abroad. Is it because only a few select ones apply? In part yes, but our success rates are not that amazing anyway. 2/
Why then? Top footballers receive support: masseuses, green fields, private planes (not to mention pay that puts these millions to shame). Scientists from several countries get sabbaticals to write proposals, help from professional coaches, start-up funds for preliminary data 3/
