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Science 16 May 2008:
Vol. 320. no. 5878, p. 849
DOI: 10.1126/science.1159794
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Editorial

Just Give Them Grants

Alan I. Leshner

The interdependent gold standards of a successful career in academic research are publication in prestigious journals and securing funding for one's independent research. There has been much discussion among scientists and funders about how best to launch such a career and how to fill the pipeline of young scientists to sustain the momentum of science (see also discussions at www.sciencecareers.org).

Alan I. Leshner is the chief executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and executive publisher of Science.

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Science. ISSN 0036-8075 (print), 1095-9203 (online)