u/AwayIssue5925

I have fallen into some very interesting correlations in my field, and I really want to research this further, so I'm thinking of applying to a Masters program. However, if I reveal enough of what I need to to get funding, then the opportunity will run through my fingers, like 1) it will be hard enough to get someone to take me seriously, let alone 2) if someone hears it, they'll just take my idea, run it through AI and take credit for it. How do I keep this idea under wraps until I've developped the idea into a book or thesis? I know I could just do a Masters and use this as my thesis, but I also really need the funding.