A) It’s much easier to filter for “genuine” applicants in this case vs. direct grants. The number of people who would like to have free money is very large, and many of them aren’t EAs. The number of people who would like to live in a hotel in Blackpool with a bunch of EAs is much smaller, and people in this set are much more likely to be genuine EAs.
B) I am interested in living at the hotel because having a place to work around other people is important (even necessary) for me to be productive, and it helps A LOT if we share values and interests. A grant wouldn’t do anything for me. I’m sure my position is common.
Re: 2) I had a lot of fun explaining the hotel to customs.
I am a current short term visitor. Re: 1)
A) It’s much easier to filter for “genuine” applicants in this case vs. direct grants. The number of people who would like to have free money is very large, and many of them aren’t EAs. The number of people who would like to live in a hotel in Blackpool with a bunch of EAs is much smaller, and people in this set are much more likely to be genuine EAs.
B) I am interested in living at the hotel because having a place to work around other people is important (even necessary) for me to be productive, and it helps A LOT if we share values and interests. A grant wouldn’t do anything for me. I’m sure my position is common.
Re: 2) I had a lot of fun explaining the hotel to customs.
(A) is a great point.