The big reason why medical researchers pick up a poultice of public funding is because voters think longer and heathier lives is a splendid idea. But med researchers also do well due to their superlative customer service. The lobbies are always out and about promoting members and their work, explaining what a great job they do and thanking their sponsors.

A new report on the work of the ten independent research institutes in Victoria makes the point. The Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes lists their clinical trials, partnership agreements, grant income and so forth and so. And AAMRI thanks the Victorian Government for $26m in funding in ’16-17 upped to $34m in ’17-‘18, without which “these stellar outcomes would not be possible.” Gratitude is always good.