[Tut]

That said, I don’t know what the science may prove, but it seems to me that in the absence of evidence on either side, we should wait for the science to determine the answer.

It seems to me, a scientist comes up with a theory and then goes about proving that theory to be true and if he or she can get a grant to do that, all the better.

Though grants have also been a motivating factor.

[SauronOfMordor]

Though grants have also been a motivating factor

These days, hardly any research gets done that is not financed by a grant. The purpose of research is to get grant funding.

Doing politically incorrect research into racial differences pretty much ensures that you will not get any more funding