Big, small or mezzo? Lessons from science studies for the ongoing debate about 'big' versus 'little' research projects

Niki Vermeulen; John N. Parker; Bart Penders

doi:10.1038/embor.2010.67

Big, small or mezzo? Lessons from science studies for the ongoing debate about 'big' versus 'little' research projects

Niki Vermeulen^*, John N. Parker, Bart Penders

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Abstract

Whether scientists like it or not, big science is here to stay. The authors argue that, instead of discussing its problems and risks for small research projects, scientists and funders should devise new ways of how to use and combine small, ‘mezzo' and big research projects to achieve maximum efficiency.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	420-423
Journal	Embo Reports
Volume	11
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/embor.2010.67
Publication status	Published - Jun 2010

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