Biomedical research has shown some disturbing trends in recent years. First, there has been a decrease in the applicant pool of physicians. In fact, the number of first time MD applicants for NIH grants decrease by one third.
Some contracts provide additional resources for loan repayments.
Access to laboratory equipment. Most new faculty are expected to provide much or most of their own support with research grants. Again, secretarial and administrative support is from pooled resources. Skills that are commensurate with divisional, departmental or institutional goals Probability of fiscal independence Anticipated productivity in terms of quality and quantity of grants, publications, clinical care etc. Availability of space and resources 5.