Thread by @FondOfBeetles

In response.

Alice has the right Emma Hilton.

I am currently being paid a basic wage by a colleague to bridge a funding gap after the MRC chucked back my last proposal, despite it garnering two 6s (internationally exceptional) and a 5 (internationally excellent).

https://twitter.com/theAliceRoberts/status/1204737787888574464

Science funding is pretty dire right now <grumble Brexit>

My scientific record is easily returnable on Web of Science, where metrics such as my h-index will demonstrate the impact of my research.

I have received international prizes for my work.

I am not ashamed that I am struggling to my next funding deadline. I hope normal service will be resumed early next year :)

I am amazingly grateful to my colleagues, who have supported me during the first funding gap I've experienced in 15 years. They are ace.

They also know what sex is ;)

Sorry, I should have spelled this out. Until this current funding gap, I was employed as a senior research fellow. This is the position my current funding application will (fingers crossed) restore to me :)

For clarity, because I didn't explain well: the numbers I stated are how the Medical Research Council rates research funding applications. 6 is the top mark available.

Not that I'm still bitter about the rejection, not at all ;)

I worded this very poorly.

I am not struggling financially to my next deadline. The struggle refers to getting my career back on track :)