Supporting nonlinear careers to diversify science

2023/09/14 by Anna Vlasits, Monique L. Smith, María Maldonado +1 · 1 voice
Medicine · Health Professions · Decision Sciences · #Health and Medical Research Impacts #Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions #scientometrics and bibliometrics research

paper · pdf · doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.3002291

openalex publication_date 2023/09/14 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/23

Abstract

Nonlinear careers through academia are increasingly common, but funding agencies and search committees penalize these paths. Why do scientists stray from the beaten path, how do they contribute to science, and how do we level the playing field?

Citations

• Socioeconomic roots of academic faculty

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