The State of Academic Research on Nicotine, Part 2
August 21, 2025 by substack.com
The State of Academic Research on Nicotine, Part 2
The text discusses academia's issues with biased research on nicotine/tobacco due to funding pressures and incentives that prioritize grant funding over quality. The system is unsustainable, favoring quantity over quality in publications and research that aligns with funding agency priorities. Pressure to secure NIH grants leads researchers to conform to agency views, hindering unbiased research. The oversaturation of PhDs exacerbates competition for academic positions, perpetuating a cycle of grant dependence. The focus on grant funding also compromises teaching quality and hampers diverse research perspectives. Future posts will explore solutions to address these systemic challenges in academia.
