Government funding for academic research has been cut because of tough conditions. Funding cuts will hurt young researchers over the long term, says Griffin. He says other sources of support are also needed because breakthroughs can take years to filter down into front-line products. Griffin: Government funding is a short-term solution to the problem of funding short-sightedness and need to work together to solve the problem is a long-term problem for young researchers. For more information, visit http://www.research.com/ruth-report/2013/2013.”]