Space – as in simple square footage, not the stuff beyond the stratosphere – can be a limiting factor in your capacity to conduct research. At most academic institutions, the department chairperson has the final say in how much space each faculty member has. So how can you get a bigger slice of the departmental pie?
Hajjar: "The best way to negotiate for space is to show your department chair that program expansion is necessary to advance the field and that you've got the increased peer-reviewed grant to support that program expansion."
Goldberg: "The most cogent argument is, 'I have funding for more people and we could increase our productivity.' We don't do it by money. We look at productivity and scientific quality in terms of publications and student training."
Van Essen: "Present your request in the way [to which] I'm most receptive. What are the personnel and equipment issues ...
