1. The Bottom Line: Scientists need to speak up for research
Become a Scientist-Advocate
The Facts:
NIH's funding is 20% lower today than in 2003, taking into account biomedical research inflation.
Paylines for research grants are at an all-time low.
Sequestration cuts $1.6 billion from the NIH in FY2013 alone and is set to be in effect for 10 years.
The Bottom Line: Scientists need to speak up for research
What You Can Do:
Stay informed
Communicate with Congress
Spread the word to fellow scientists
Public outreach
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What Congress does affects your research. Science will keep losing money unless scientists speak out.
$1.6 billion is 1,500 fewer research grants; 700 fewer competing RPGs
Stay Informed
Join SfN’s Advocacy Network
Follow SfN on social media Facebook.com/SocietyforNeuroscience)
Communicate with Congress
Write Letters (capwiz.com/sfn)
Give Lab Tours
Participate in Capitol Hill Day
Attend Town Halls
Set up in-district Meetings
Spread the Word
Tell your colleagues
Social Media
Word of Mouth
Incorporate advocacy into department/program and SfN chapter activity
Public Outreach
Communicate to the public the importance of FUNDING for scientific research
Write an OpEd or Letter to the Editor
Host Brain Awareness Week