According to data provided by the National Science Foundation, almost all academic research is completed by a small percentage of higher education institutions in the United States. This book provides a practical guide on how to set up, establish, and sustain a neuroscience program when resources are less than ideal. Drawing on over twenty-five years of experience and expertise, Julian Paul Keenan demonstrates how it is possible to compete with the most prestigious schools with advice that is pragmatic, original, and effective. The chapters provide guidance on developing an effective neuroscience lab, securing funding, publishing research, and expanding scientific impact. It also offers insights from interviews with thirty researchers, highlighting the methods that have successfully allowed for the investigation of neuroscience in resource-limited environments. From budgets and mentoring to dealing with reviewers, this guide is a must-have for every scientist that wants better results from their efforts.

‘At a time when research universities increasingly confuse resources and prestige with excellence, Keenan offers a candid, practical, and humane guide to doing meaningful neuroscience with less. This is an overdue celebration of ingenuity, collaboration, and the students whose talent too often exceeds the opportunities available to them.'

Giorgio Ganis - University of Plymouth

‘In this clear and highly practical book, Professor Julian Keenan does a great service to both new and more established researchers, offering a deep reservoir of ideas for how to be an effective researcher when resources are scarce. The advice throughout the book encourages an entrepreneurial mindset, challenging readers to think outside the box and get creative about the questions they ask and the methods they use. Each chapter is filled with fantastic ideas that can translate directly into more impactful research, even when resources are very limited. Overall, this book is a must-read for any new faculty member, regardless of the kind of institution they work at. While researchers at smaller schools may benefit most directly from Keenan's advice, even those in research-intensive environments will find plenty of practical advice. I can't recommend this book highly enough.'

Sukhvinder Obhi - McMaster University

‘This is a very useful resource for anyone setting up their neuro lab, with either a small or large budget.'

Gregory J. Quirk - University of the Philippines,Manila