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This research evaluates the influence of public funding on the scientific productivity of Brazilian researchers.

How Brazil’s Scientific Development Fund affects researcher productivity

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Analysis shows public funding improves scientific output in Brazil, suggesting stable policies are needed for growth.

This research evaluates the influence of public funding on the scientific productivity of Brazilian researchers.
Assessed funding impact using a differences-in-differences model.
Covered the time period from 1995 to 2016, with funding starting in 2001.
Measured scientific productivity by the number of articles published.
Public funding has a positive and significant impact on scientific output.
Volatility and budget reductions hinder effective funding.
Stable public policies are essential for continuous support of research.

Silva et al. (2026) studied this question.

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