title: Encouraging additional research capacity as an intellectual enterprise: extending Ernst's engagement.
abstract: In volume 11, issue 3, Ernst wrote an opinion piece on the funding of centres of excellence. Whilst I agree with his argument, this response outlines a necessary, fundamental and complementary approach to building research capacity.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Toronto, Ont., Canada M5S 3H4. g.andrews@utoronto.ca
authors.forename: Gavin J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Andrews
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000592:standards*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D009042:Motivation; D010560:Personnel Selection; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*