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To provide personal insights on the challenges faced by HSRC amidst governmental funding changes and restructuring.

May 24, 2026Open Access

He who pays the piper calls the tune: personal reflections on collaborators, conspirators and researchers at the HSRC

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Reflections highlight funding challenges and autonomy issues at HSRC, impacting research quality and focus.

To provide personal insights on the challenges faced by HSRC amidst governmental funding changes and restructuring.
Reflections based on 16 years of experience at HSRC.
Analysis of funding models and their impact on research autonomy.
Discussion on the effects of state capture on research priorities.
Frequent organizational changes led to instability in research focus.
Government corruption affected access to research funds.
Criticisms about HSRC's research agenda are often misplaced.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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