timcrawfordnz.bsky.social
Biochemist and life scientist, researching at the intersection of transcription, epigenetics and stress response in photosynthetic organisms. Musician and travelling Kiwi by night.
👤 Joined on 10 January 2025
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@timcrawfordnz.bsky.socialThe amazing thing is that he isn't getting Copilot to do it from scratch - it is very much the direct plagiarism thing I have been talking about!!! bsky.app/profile/keta...
Show PostWe are expected to spend our days and nights with tears in our eyes for 5% success rate. Then get evaluated “not enough grants, not good enough” for jobs, opportunities, promotions. We are beyond f*cked.
Show PostIn 2002, success rate at the ERC starting grant was 14%. This already felt too low to both panel and applicants, but was constrained by government funding. Well, 5 years later, it is now projected to be 5%. This is not sustainable.
Show PostOne of the more annoying things about the ERC StG's projected success rate falling to <5% is that those lucky few who get the grant will be treated by their unis as if they are incomparably better scientists than everyone else, when we all know that this is essentially going to be a lottery.
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