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The need for increased financial support for researchers with families

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It can be difficult to balance parental responsibilities with academic life, due to frequent travel, long working hours and fixed term contracts. Prolonged or regular fieldwork can be a particular challenge for geoscientists. Increased financial and institutional support is needed to alleviate the burden often felt by academic parents.

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Davies, B., Martin-Puertas, C. The need for increased financial support for researchers with families. Nat Rev Earth Environ 1, 79–80 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43017-020-0021-6

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