My 100% non-scientific study has been that the biggest hurdle towards getting funded is getting funded the first time. Even if you failed three times, as 0-3 y

My 100% non-scientific study has been that the biggest hurdle towards getting funded is getting funded the first time. Even if you failed three times, as 0-3 you are more likely to get funded than the guy who is 0-0 and trying to navigate the system for the first time.