Applying for grant money to conduct scientific research is painstaking, challenging and often disappointing. With limited funds and a difficult economy, the main sources of funding-industry, government and philanthropy-can't dole out bucks for every interesting idea that comes their way.
Image: Some researchers in the U.S. are turning to the public to raise money for scientific research projects when the government and industries cannot offer enough, or any. - (Photo : Kathleen Pryer)
To read the original article: Crowdfunding science: the search for public interest in research : LIFE : Tech Times
