As we are seeing, the problem are cronyism, insufficient numbers of qualified scientific people to review grant applications and far too much creative writing in grant applications.
I'm hoping that the economy will turn around and a variety of private funding for small projects will be available.
“I’m hoping that the economy will turn around and a variety of private funding for small projects will be available.”
Me too, like building my new house, a cool vacation and a new couch..screw algae for the next 30 years.