Introduction to Biotechnology 3rd Edition by William Thieman ,Michael Palladino

Exercise 6

There is never enough money available, even from the government, to support every scientific research proposal that is submitted to funding agencies. How should decisions be made about which of these proposals are a waste of money and which will yield discoveries that may change human life forever When competing scientists are applying for research grants, what principles should guide decisions on how the available tax money is to be spent Should ethical concerns be a part of such funding decisions