First of all, thank you for the post, great effort on your part that doesn't go unnoticed.
That said, when I hear talk of talent, it's usually talent located in the U.S. and EU (specifically the UK) where most fellowships and jobs are offered - the global majority is not included. The very few that are open to global applicants are for technical individuals.
What about researchers who have something to contribute but face so many closed door?
This LinkedIn post is of a recent experience I had during a webinar, which might bring what I'm trying to say home.
In the Quran, surat AlMa'idah verse 32, “if anyone saves a life, it shall be as though he had saved the lives of all mankind.”
It's about the effect one could have even by doing small, good deeds to people, plants, and animals. It could resonate to the whole world. That's what I firmly believe.
First of all, thank you for the post, great effort on your part that doesn't go unnoticed.
That said, when I hear talk of talent, it's usually talent located in the U.S. and EU (specifically the UK) where most fellowships and jobs are offered - the global majority is not included. The very few that are open to global applicants are for technical individuals.
What about researchers who have something to contribute but face so many closed door?
This LinkedIn post is of a recent experience I had during a webinar, which might bring what I'm trying to say home.