A Guide to Scientific Crowdfunding.
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چکیده
Crowdfunding represents an attractive new option for funding research projects, especially for students and early-career scientists or in the absence of governmental aid in some countries. The number of successful science-related crowdfunding campaigns is growing, which demonstrates the public's willingness to support and participate in scientific projects. Putting together a crowdfunding campaign is not trivial, however, so here is a guide to help you make yours a success.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- PLoS biology
دوره 14 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016