Research funding challenges in Brazil: researchers' perceptions from a public institution of professional education.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In a global landscape characterized by intense competition and stringent funding criteria, researchers face the dual challenges of limited resources and high demand for innovation-a challenge that Brazil is no exception to. This study aimed to explore the perceptions, barriers, and challenges faced by researchers during the project submission process for approval by funding agencies, with a focus on schools within the Federal Network of Professional, Scientific, and Technological Education Institutions.

Methods

A quantitative cross-sectional approach was used to examine the characteristics of researchers at a Brazilian institution in 2023. The sample comprised eighty three researchers who completed an online questionnaire containing eighty three questions on dem

SUBMITTER: Ribeiro CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12497820 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature