France's scientists rally to oppose Allegre's reforms

摘要

Plans by Claude Allegre, the French science minister, for a profound reform of the country's research system are hanging in the balance this week after a strong backlash from the scientific community. The issue came to a head at an unprecedented meeting in Paris on Monday (14 December) of the 800-member National Committee for Scientific Research, the 'parliament' of the country's scientists which plays a major role in evaluating laboratories and administering recruitment.