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Key attributes of successful research institutes

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  • Frank Bradke
  • Aidan Maartens
  • Sarah A Teichmann

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Science does not take place in a vacuum: The physical and social workplace has a profound influence on scientific discoveries. Everyone at a research institute can contribute to its scientific output and productivity, from faculty research groups to facilities and platforms staff to administration and corporate services. Although the researchers addressing exciting scientific questions are key, their efforts can be fostered and directed by the overarching strategy of the institute, interconnection with facilities and platforms, and strong and directed support of the administration and corporate services. Everybody counts and everybody should be empowered to contribute. But what are the characteristics that make scientific organizations and their people flourish? This Essay looks at the structure and culture of successful research institutes, laying out different operational strategies and highlighting points that need be taken into consideration during their implementation.What are the features that make a research institute and its people flourish? This Essay explores the organization and culture of successful research institutes and looks at the lessons that can be learned from them.

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  • Frank Bradke & Aidan Maartens & Sarah A Teichmann, 2023. "Key attributes of successful research institutes," PLOS Biology, Public Library of Science, vol. 21(9), pages 1-15, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pbio00:3002267
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002267
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