Paying for science is not always as exciting as the science itself, unless we're using science to figure out how to pay for it. (Just don't get caught in a recursive loop.) And so we have a proposal for a new economic model for science funding along with some simulation studies to demonstrate how it would play out under different conditions. The current system involves a lot of time spent on writing grants, most of which are unsuccessful, and on reviewing those grants, creating expensive overhead even under the best … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Universal Science Income
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Call for Proposals: 2012 CSF-ESN Grant to Advance Christian Scholarship
One of my favorite benefits of ESN membership is our partnership with the Christian Scholars Foundation. Most of ESN's work deals with intangible —encouragement, prayer, resources, etc. CSF offers something that might be a bit more practical to ESN members: grant money! Further, CSF has demonstrated truly excellent discernment and great breadth in choosing its grantees. The 2011 recipient was Winnie Fong, Assistant Professor of Economics at Wheaton College, for her project "Short and Long-Term Health and Economic … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: 2012 CSF-ESN Grant to Advance Christian Scholarship
Apply for the 2009 CSF-ESN Grant
On the main ESN website, I have just posted information about the 2009 Grant to Advance Christian Scholarship, an annual grant program of the Christian Scholars Foundation. The grants are awarded to junior faculty who are members of ESN, to encourage them in the effort to integrate Christian faith and academic endeavor. We are very grateful to work with the Christian Scholars Foundation in this endeavor. Please take a view moments to review the grant information - it may be well worth your time! For this year's … [Read more...] about Apply for the 2009 CSF-ESN Grant