Tapping the crowds for research funding (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the emergence of crowdfunding as an alternative approach to funding scientific research, highlighting the #SciFund Challenge initiative that was launched to facilitate collective funding for research projects. It explores the mechanics of crowdfunding, the challenges scientists face in engaging the public, and the implications for research ethics and public awareness. Furthermore, it addresses the potential benefits of crowdfunding, such as increasing accessibility to funding, fostering collaboration among scientists, and encouraging communication of scientific work to a wider audience.