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Basic research must be shifted to unique, cutting-edge topics,
not rehashed ones. This, in turn, necessitates research environments that appreciate
the value of fresh, unique research that challenges existing theories. Researchers,
as they pursue their research, must also stay abreast of R&D trends by constantly
acquiring current information.
The process of soliciting and reviewing applications for competitive funding must operate so as to select research that is unique and cutting-edge. The review of applications also requires originality and cutting-edge knowledge. Like research applicants, the reviewers of applications must be involved in cutting-edge research themselves and have the flexibility to actively select things that are new.
Efforts are required to assure the periodic replacement of evaluators, their participation in world-class researcher evaluation, and the filling of vacancies with new review capabilities.
The review and evaluation of applications should have as its purpose the improvement of the quality of researchers, and should help researchers develop, such as by giving them ideas for subsequent research. In short, review and researcher evaluation relating to competitive funding should be closely interrelated and should encourage creative, original work by researchers.
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