A Guide to Scientific Crowdfunding

Julien Vachelard, Thaise Gambarra-Soares, Gabriela Augustini, Pablo Riul and Vinicius Maracaja-Coutinho

PLOS Biology, 2016, vol. 14, issue 2, 1-7

Abstract: Crowdfunding represents an attractive new option for funding research projects, especially for students and early-career scientists or in the absence of governmental aid in some countries. The number of successful science-related crowdfunding campaigns is growing, which demonstrates the public’s willingness to support and participate in scientific projects. Putting together a crowdfunding campaign is not trivial, however, so here is a guide to help you make yours a success.A new way of funding research has recently emerged, potentially democratizing the way science is done. This article provides a guide to increasing the odds of financing your research through crowdfunding.

Date: 2016
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