Funding Research
The "Funding Research" event in Stellaris — flavor, choices, and how to trigger it with the event console command.
Funding Research

Espionage operation eventDLC: First Contact
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous patron, local academics have been able to secure funding for their research: an unexpected boon that leaves little time for petty rivalries. This newfound prosperity brought with it new academic positions, rapidly filled by more of our operatives. Our grip on … academia tightens, making it that bit easier to spread our ideas.
The command below will trigger the "Funding Research" event in Stellaris:
Player choices
When this event fires, you can choose between the following option:
- Excellent.
- Gain modifier: Successful Bribery
Event chain
Stellaris events fire in chains — one event leads to the next. Here is how Funding Research (preftl_operation.3044) connects.
Triggered by
- Academic Pursuits
preftl_operation.3040
Firing conditions
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