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Get funded: an insider's guide to building an academic research program [book review]

The book is designed as a career guide for academic researchers, especially those at the start of their academic career, although it also covers advanced topics. Moreover, it follows the guidelines for scientific writing, by providing excellent references for further reading. Thus, even professionals in pursuit of their tenures will benefit from the well-structured knowledge and valuable tips. The lecture focuses on the specifics of the U.S. research system, so its usefulness for readers from other environments is naturally limited. However, taking into account the benefits of scientific mobility, the book remains a valuable reading for anyone who takes their career seriously. A significant part of the book is devoted to providing tips on successful application to a granting institution, also based on direct contacts with program managers and directors. The author provides us with an overview of the U.S. government research funding statistics with an in-depth analysis of the funding sources. The book is well organized. The chapters offer deep information, useful tips, observations and, as in every well-written guide, a summary with a “lessons learned” section. The style of writing makes the book a fun read, even if the author takes his freedom to entertain the reader with rather rich descriptions and long paragraphs on nuances of the academic career.