Proving the Competency of the Researcher and the Adequacy of the Infrastructure to Carry Out the Research

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A researcher is a loco pilot of innovative medicine. A researcher must fulfill some basic necessities to conduct a significant and reliable research study. A good researcher must be unbiased in publishing his results, even if they are negative or do not support the hypothesis. The present chapter aims to provide an overview of develo** a good research environment and overcoming the challenges of providing adequate infrastructure.

Success demands a high level of logistical and organizational competence

George S. Patton Jr.

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Singaravelu, S.L.D. (2023). Proving the Competency of the Researcher and the Adequacy of the Infrastructure to Carry Out the Research. In: Parija, S.C., Kate, V. (eds) Grant writing for medical and healthcare professionals. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7018-4_8

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