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fellowships

English translation: salaried academic position

13:59 Feb 13, 2013
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Science - Government / Politics / ordinamento universitario
English term or phrase: fellowships
The text I’m translating is a report sent by Vannevar Bush, director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, in 1945 to President Roosevelt, arguing on the necessary support Government must give to scientific research after war. I can't understand the difference, in the following sentence, between RESEARCH and FELLOWSHIPS ( fellowships are money for research, aren't them?)

It is clear that if we are to maintain the progress in medicine which has marked the last 25 years, the Government should extend financial support to basic medical research in the medical schools and in the universities, through grants both for research and for fellowships.
budu
Local time: 12:42
Selected answer:salaried academic position
Explanation:
I think the difference here is that a fellowship pays the wages of the researcher, while to conduct the research itself there are costs such as for materials, buildings/rent, electricity etc.
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Tania McConaghy
Sweden
Local time: 12:42
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4 +3grant made to a fellow personally
Jack Doughty
4post-doctoral research fellow
Yvonne Gallagher
3salaried academic position
Tania McConaghy


  

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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
grant made to a fellow personally


Explanation:
Definition of fellowship:
fel·low·ship
(fl-shp)
n.
1.
a. The condition of sharing similar interests, ideals, or experiences, as by reason of profession, religion, or nationality.
b. The companionship of individuals in a congenial atmosphere and on equal terms.
2. A close association of friends or equals sharing similar interests.
3. Friendship; comradeship.
4.
a. The financial grant made to a fellow in a college or university.
b. The status of having been awarded such a grant.
c. A foundation established for the awarding of such a grant.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fellowship

I think definition 4a applies, i.e. research funding is to an institution, fellowship is a grant to a fellow in an institution.

Jack Doughty
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:42
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 56
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Asker: Last line really helpful, thank you!


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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
salaried academic position


Explanation:
I think the difference here is that a fellowship pays the wages of the researcher, while to conduct the research itself there are costs such as for materials, buildings/rent, electricity etc.

Tania McConaghy
Sweden
Local time: 12:42
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
post-doctoral research fellow


Explanation:
Both Jack and Tania are on the right track but the main difference between "research" in general and fellowship is that the latter already has a doctorat so the research is likely to be at a higher level

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_fellow
A research fellow is a research position at a university or similar research institution, usually for academic staff or faculty members. A research fellow may act either as an independent investigator or under the supervision of a principal investigator.
In contrast to a research assistant or research officer, the position of research fellow normally requires a doctoral degree, or equivalent work experience for instance in industry and research centers. Some research fellows undertake postdoctoral research or have some moderate teaching responsibilities. Research fellow positions vary in different countries and academic institutions. In some cases, they are permanent with the possibility of promotion, while in other instances they are temporary..."



Some fellows are funded by universities while some receive other research grants

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Note added at 6 hrs (2013-02-13 20:53:34 GMT)
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Yvonne Gallagher
Ireland
Local time: 11:42
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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