Crowdfunding can be part of researchers’ efforts to reach the public, and people give because "they feel a connection to the person" who is doing the fundraising—not necessarily to the science.
2019年12月四级真题（第二套）阅读 Section C
英语六级真题
Introducing a fundraising requirement for students does not help, as better-off children can tap up richer aunts and neighbours.
2019年12月六级真题（第三套）阅读 Section C
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
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筹款;募捐
Fund-raising is the activity of collecting money to support a charity or political campaign or organization.