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Structural Barriers in Research | Challenges in Academia with | Prof. Markus Sauer

February 16, 2026 · 13 min

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Why is it becoming harder to build a stable career in science?

Prof. Sauer reflects on structural pressures in academia: competitive #ResearchFunding, short-term contracts, and increasing administrative burdens. He discusses how evaluation metrics and grant systems shape career paths and may discourage long-term, high-risk research.

He highlights the need for sustainable funding structures and realistic career prospects for early-career scientists.

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Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute, Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging, as well as SFB1286

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