tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817425618078186784.post5090314722493276066..comments2023-07-28T03:04:08.277-05:00Comments on The Singular Scientist: Self Funding in ScienceDrDoyennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01923421604660796579noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1817425618078186784.post-49820474091666214722010-07-09T13:27:02.734-05:002010-07-09T13:27:02.734-05:00I find this both inspirational and sad. I have col...I find this both inspirational and sad. I have colleagues with incredible track records in funding for basic, whole organism research, but they are also academic rockstars. There's little opportunity for junior researchers or folks interesting in exploring new interests. Your blog reminded me of the wonderful personal pleasure some of my heros--Ken Norris and Paul Dayton come to mind--have gotten from self-funded projects that they pursued purely for the pleasure of learning. Time for me to start getting up early again! ThanksPeter Nelsonnoreply@blogger.com