Researchers can also apply for seed grants to initiate new research directions or discretionary institutional funds to attend conferences in other fields, initiate collaborations, and supplement institutional support for salary. (sciencemag.org)
The results of this work suggest new research directions that require more systematic attention. (link.springer.com)
Weibl said that university hiring freezes and the reduced retirement rate affects young scientists looking for jobs as well as universities looking to bring in faculty that may represent new research directions for their department. (aaas.org)