Academic research in the United Kingdom: its organization and effectiveness   Edited by Stephen A. Roberts     ISBN 0 947568 00 X 1984 £15.00/US$29.00     Order this book   Recommend to library   Back   Home

CONTENTS   AN EVALUATION OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM   ARMS and the case for careers in academic research in the United Kingdom Dr. Anne Simmonds   Researchers and their problems Sir Monty Finniston   The present system: a grant-holder's point of view Professor W.L. Ford     THE IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH CAREERS AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION   A worldwide problem in medical research Dr. James B. Wyngaarden   A survey of contract research staff at Bristol University Dr. S.P. Hopkin   A positive solution for the United Kingdom Dr. John P. Dickinson     INSTITUTIONAL ROLES: PRESENT AND FUTURE POLICIES   The role of the universities Professor Sir John Gunn   Long-term funding of medical research from industry and trusts Dr. R.J.M. Graham   A viewpoint from industry: the effectiveness of the product Dr. Janet M. Dewdney   The role of the medical research charities Dr. N.H. Kemp   The policies of the Science and Engineering Research Council Professor J.F.C. Kingman