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As an outsider, the thing I've noticed is that it appears the only way to nearly guarantee tenure is to bring in money. The author mentions applying for grants
by low_key 2y ago
As an outsider, the thing I've noticed is that it appears the only way to nearly guarantee tenure is to bring in money. The author mentions applying for grants, but does not mention getting any.
Not to say it's fair or anything, but it seems like this is the way it is at least at some institutions.
- neilv 2y agoBonus: If news reports are to be believed, bringing in money makes some university officials look the other way on a lot of misconduct.