In recent hours, the Mailli government announced that resources would not be allocated to science and technology, including development and research already underway.
In the face of the shortage of material “brain drain”
To talk about this topic, Channel H I contacted George Geffnera senior researcher at CONICET and professor at the UBA Faculty of Medicine, who expressed that as a result of this curb on funds, in recent months, there has been “A large migration of researchers“, especially young people who are looking to continue their work abroad.
According to the interviewer:Brain drain is occurring at an alarming rate.“Driven by a lack of funds allocated to projects already evaluated and approved. In addition, CONICET has closed the door to entry for new researchers and support staff,”What stifles our scientific capabilities?He stressed.
What research groups are affected by this action?
Compared to the Macri government period, Geffner He stressed that the current displacement and lack of funds “They are much more dangerous.Because paralysis affects research groups in fields such as biomedical sciences, cancer treatments, agricultural engineering, drought-resistant seed development, nanosatellites and computing.
Regarding salaries, the professor explained that they are:Very low and newly registered researcher earns 900,000 pesos“But also the situation is getting worse because of”Researchers cannot obtain additional grants to improve their economic situation.“
next to, Geffner He stressed that although many researchers encourage “Enthusiasm for science and desire to contribute to the development of the country“Lack of support”It drives them to migrate.“. “If these conditions are not reversed, the deterioration of the scientific panorama will be very great.“He expressed his regret.
And he closed:The combination of lack of funds, paralysis in research and low wages is profoundly affecting scientific progress in the country.“
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