Increasing both the public health potential of basic research and the scientist satisfaction. An international survey of bio-scientists.

ABSTRACT: Basic scientific research generates knowledge that has intrinsic value which is independent of future applications. Basic research may also lead to practical benefits, such as a new drug or diagnostic method. Building on our previous study of basic biomedical and biological researchers at Harvard, we present findings from a new survey of similar scientists from three countries. The goal of this study was to design policies to enhance both the public health potential and the work satisfaction and test scientists' attitudes towards these factors. The present survey asked about the scientists' motivations, goals and perspectives along with their attitudes concerning  policies designed to increase both the practical (i.e. public health) benefits of basic research as well as their own personal

SUBMITTER: Sorrentino C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4909114 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature