The article discusses the adverse effects of Jair Bolsonaro's presidency on Brazil's scientific research funding from 2019 to 2023. Austerity measures led to the loss of over 5,600 research grants, leaving many researchers, including the author, uncertain about their futures. The cuts impacted various researchers differently, with some nearly losing their careers while others were forced into non-academic jobs. Despite these challenges, the scientific community responded with resilience, staging nationwide protests to advocate for funding and oppose the government's detrimental policies towards higher education and research.
‘The cuts left thousands of researchers in limbo as national funding agencies slashed their budgets, leading to stalled research projects and a fight for emergency support.’
‘A brilliant colleague nearly lost her career when the government axed her scholarship, but speaking out brought public support and salvation just in time.’
‘Despite the difficult conditions caused by the austerity measures, the scientific community responded with resilience, organizing protests and resistance across the nation.’
‘The austerity under Bolsonaro was a real assault on science that not only stifled research but might mirror similar situations faced by researchers in other countries.’
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