Daily Archives: January 14, 2011

No need for expert reviewers nor NSERC staff: Computer can run new binning system

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Ghoussoub

A colleague –with experience on a selection committee– explains below why the new binning system may be announcing “very good days ahead for bad science”. He makes 3 important points in his message below:

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No students? Don’t bother apply for Discovery Grant

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Ghoussoub

NSERC Discovery Grants II includes a discussion on the effect of the new “binning system” on the Discovery Grant Program.  I have received since many reports and opinions identifying and emphasizing various flaws in the system. There seems to be unanimity … Continue reading →

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NSERC responds (What took you so long?)

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Ghoussoub

NSERC responded today to several of our older posts concerning their programs and policies. You can find their responses in the “Comments section”  following the posts in question (listed in reverse chronological order): NSERC’s 3 newest programs NSERC Discovery Grants … Continue reading →

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The R&D expert panel and the $7-billion that won’t buy much

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Ghoussoub

A Government R&D review expert panel is working on figuring out why Canada lags behind many of its peers in capitalizing on research advances despite Ottawa’s $7-billion innovation budget. They are asking for input. Front line researchers are urged to … Continue reading →

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