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Read article: Protect the scientists of tomorrow from the impact of the pandemic Policy and funding Opinion and reviews Protect the scientists of tomorrow from the impact of the pandemic Karel Green says that funders must support all PhD students due to the devastating impact on research caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
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