Another way this could potentially backfire. $1,000,000 is a lot of money for 3 months. A lump sum like this will cause at least some of the researchers to A) Retire, B) Take a long hiatus/sabbatical, or C) Be less motivated by future financial incentives.
If 5 researchers decide to take a sabbatical, then whatever. If 150 of them do? Maybe that’s a bigger deal. You’re telling me you wouldn’t consider it if 5-10 times your annual salary was dropped in your lap?
Another way this could potentially backfire. $1,000,000 is a lot of money for 3 months. A lump sum like this will cause at least some of the researchers to A) Retire, B) Take a long hiatus/sabbatical, or C) Be less motivated by future financial incentives.
If 5 researchers decide to take a sabbatical, then whatever. If 150 of them do? Maybe that’s a bigger deal. You’re telling me you wouldn’t consider it if 5-10 times your annual salary was dropped in your lap?