Several reviews and impact assessment studies have concluded that the Sixth Framework Programme for Research and … science. Based on a sample of more than 1,000 scientists at universities and public research institutes in Germany, this paper … sizes, less predefined research topics, a reduced administrative burden, and a higher quality of the peer review system …

analyze the perceptions and attitudes of postdocs regarding their research incentives, their working conditions, and their … training to academic or non-academic jobs. Only about half of the postdocs sees strong incentives for academic research, but … better career prospects and higher research incentives compared to others. Academic career prospects and motivation are …