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[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 months ago (1 children)

that and if you can find lab/group with recent publications and funding. not sticking too hard to failed ideas also helps

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Having a shitload of money is also quite handy for such endeavors.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

ideally not your money, but money from grants, that's why i mentioned it

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Ideally. Also if you’re in social science . . . ehh. It’s your money.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

i mean, that's the point that in the process grant money becomes your money

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

And best of luck to anyone who wants to try.