Funding Infectious Disease Research: A Systematic Analysis of UK Research Investments by Funders 1997–2010
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Funding Infectious Disease Research: A Systematic Analysis of UK Research Investments by Funders 1997–2010
BACKGROUND Research investments are essential to address the burden of disease, however allocation of limited resources is poorly documented. We systematically reviewed the investments awarded by funding organisations to UK institutions and their global partners for infectious disease research. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Public and philanthropic investments for the period 1997 to 2010 wer...
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عنوان ژورنال: PLoS ONE
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0105722