Updated on 21 March 2014
The problem in our country is that everybody wants to count pennies. We need to encourage taking risks knowing that there are chances for failures.
Scientific research should not be looked at as a way of increasing one's finances. Risks should be taken and it has to be carefully nurtured. People need to take technical and financial risks in life and policies has to be strongly in place.
Q: Why are students way too hesitant to pursue research as their career?
At the end of the day we get pleasure from what we achieve. For many, money appears to be very miniscule in research and they have a burn-out about it.
On the other hand, when people have money, they have no energy. Our current generation should understand that passion should eclipse the mentality of making money alone.
People are indeed doing well in research and there are plenty of rewarding systems in place. They tend to get extra benefits beyond the normal salary structure, and at times they may not be aware of it.