Are nuclear RDIs in financial distress?
Significant changes have occurred in Central and Eastern Europe over the past two decades, including accession to the EU by some countries and rapid GDP growth. Overall, RDIs increased their revenues in line with the positive domestic economic climate, though this is not universally true. Some RDIs have been less successful, with revenues declining over the period. Reliance on government funding varies significantly, ranging from near zero to almost the entire budget. Historically, government funds have been provided in the form of a direct subsidy, but there is an increasing emphasis on funding R&D through competitive grants. Many institutes are actively developing revenues from other sources, but for the majority of them, governments remain their most important sponsors and clients. In many cases, researchers doubt that new revenues will benefit their RDI, as they expect the government to reduce its funding as other revenues are developed. This perception forms a powerful internal ba
