Even if you're set on a nonacademic career in science, it is important to find out where the money goes for research, and who looks after their researchers.
And so it goes for research analysts in the post-bubble world.
But with fierce competition among universities to secure the highest quality of applicant (and that goes for research talent too) – even Smith admits: "If I were up against some of them I don't think I'd stand a chance".
"The West goes for research on erectile dysfunction lifestyle drugs," says Ajit Dangi of the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India.
The official cited studies showing that less than 0.1% of the $600 billion spent each year on elementary and secondary school education goes for research on how students learn.
This would respond to the developing world's accusation that Western drug firms ignore its health problems".The West goes for research on erectile dysfunction lifestyle drugs," argues Ajit Dangi of the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India.
The same goes for researching investigate journalists.
In which case, if you can afford it, offer to work in research in collaboration with your supervisors in an unpaid capacity, or go for a research assistant position.
