> But if there is separate funding for replication studies, it will become something people compete for.
It would need to be very good funding on par with what's offered for "novel research".
In addition, we would need increased prestige (e.g. awards, citations) for replicated studies as well for this to be effective. For many academics funding is merely a means to that end.
It would need to be very good funding on par with what's offered for "novel research".
In addition, we would need increased prestige (e.g. awards, citations) for replicated studies as well for this to be effective. For many academics funding is merely a means to that end.