"The whole episode left me wondering what purpose it serves to penalize those who want to stay at the same institution for multiple career stages. It’s often said in academia that 'moving around a lot is necessary.' But the reality is that moving is a huge barrier for many scientists, including those with spouses, children, aging parents, disabilities, and cultural backgrounds that emphasize a close-knit extended family community—the kinds of people academia is actively trying to recruit to its ranks."
https://www.science.org/content/article/i-didn-t-want-relocate-postdoc-fellowship-reviewers-penalized-me-it?utm_campaign=SciMag&utm_medium=ownedSocial&utm_source=LinkedIn
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