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Chapter 371 I Really Can't Spend...

"Dean Sun, well, let me ask, what do you mean you can't spend more, and you can't spend less?"

Chen Zhou asked with a strange expression.

After being reminded by Dean Sun, Chen Zhou noticed that he was indeed the first person in this batch of national "Ten Thousand Talents Program" to complete the question.

Moreover, he is also the person who completed the project in the shortest time in the national plan.

Especially in the current public opinion environment, his use of funds is likely to be infinitely magnified.

It's not that Chen Zhou is ignorant of the phenomenon of scientific research funding in the domestic academic circle.

Earlier in 2013, the national science and technology department had said two "anger" in a press conference.

Expressed anger, distress and dismay at the "vicious problem" of scientific research funding.

In fact, Huaguo's investment in scientific research funds has been increasing year after year, but compared with the sustained high-growth funding investment and the ever-expanding scientific research team, the scientific and technological innovation capabilities, breakthrough and original achievements in scientific research are very few.

With more money and more people, why can't the scientific research results go up?

The basic reason for going out is a weak foundation, and there are also certain problems in the management and use of scientific research funds.

It's just that he didn't pay much attention to this aspect, so he naturally ignored it.

But now, with the country's scientific research funding in his hand, and it's time to finish the problem, he naturally needs to face this problem.

Dean Sun glanced at Chen Zhou, and asked softly: "Do you know about the 'zero balance' method of scientific research funding management?"

Chen Zhou nodded: "That is, when the project is completed, or after the project expires, all unspent funds must be refunded."

Chen Zhou still knows this basic common sense.

"That's right." Dean Sun glanced at Chen Zhou and continued, "But do you know? If you have too much funding, it will affect your next funding application."

Chen Zhou was taken aback for a moment, and asked in puzzlement, "Shouldn't the funds be paid according to the project?"

Dean Sun explained: "It is based on the topic. But the difficulty of the topic is there, and the uncertainty of the topic is also there."

"Take the Jebov conjecture you proved as an example. It is a world-class mathematical problem that has plagued the mathematics community for hundreds of years. Therefore, a one-time application for 180 million research funding has been made."

"But have you ever thought about it? If it weren't for you, generally speaking, no one would directly use it as a research topic."

"Even if you apply for funding as a research topic, it will be done step by step, step by step, and a result will be produced in a few years."

Speaking of this, Dean Sun glanced at Chen Zhou, and said helplessly: "Because there is really no one like you. Solving mathematical conjectures is as easy as eating and drinking water."

Chen Zhou said unhappily: "No way, I also spent several months..."

"Yes, yes, for several months..." Dean Sun smiled helplessly, but he didn't entangle Chen Zhou about this problem, and instead said, "You solved it for several months, and it didn't cost much money. But others are different , It takes a lot of time for other people's subjects of the same difficulty."

Chen Zhou probably understood what Dean Sun meant.

If this is the first project to be completed, it doesn't cost much at all.

Then other people's subjects, especially those in terms of difficulty, are not as good as your own subjects.

At the end of the question, how should I write about the use of funds?
Dean Sun glanced at the thoughtful Chen Zhou, and then said: "Besides, the funding for your project this time is too small, and the next scientific research funding will also be reviewed with reference to this sample."

"Since you have solved such a difficult subject with such a small amount of money, then naturally, with the same amount of money, you can definitely solve a subject of the same difficulty."

Chen Zhou frowned slightly. Isn't the scientific research project an engineering construction with a clear timeline?

Scientific research is an exploration of the unknown world, which is very unpredictable.

Plans are not as fast as changes, which is often the case.

And "accidents" are often accompanied by left and right.

Sometimes, "accidental" discoveries are often brilliant.

Such rigid rules actually disrespect the laws of scientific research.

Effective budget management is necessary, but not rigid management.

However, Chen Zhou thinks so, after talking with Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan last time.

He will not take the initiative to do anything out of the ordinary.

So, Chen Zhou asked: "Dean Sun, I understand what you mean, what should I do now?"

Dean Sun thought for a while and asked, "How much did you spend on your research funding?"

Chen Zhou calculated silently, and said with some embarrassment: "I spent less than 10..."

Dean Sun was surprised: "So little? You spent less than 180 for 10 million?"

Chen Zhou nodded: "I really can't spend it..."

This is also the result of Chen Zhouke's vigorous spending of money.

If he followed the usual simple style he thought, he might not even spend 2 yuan.

Dean Sun glanced at Chen Zhou and asked, "Where did you spend all your money?"

Chen Zhou replied: "I have purchased all kinds of school supplies, such as draft paper, pens, literature downloads, website memberships, etc. You know, some websites are not members, so downloading is not allowed..."

Chen Zhou crackled and said, and Dean Sun became more and more dizzy the more he heard it.

But Dean Sun was also somewhat relieved and appreciated.

Chen Zhou said so much, but he didn't spend a penny on himself.

This is completely different from some "project bosses".

However, according to the expenditure of 10 yuan, it is really too little.

If Chen Zhou continues to apply for funding for the next project, it may be difficult even for 50 yuan.

But then again, scientific research in the field of pure numbers does not cost much.

But it was the first time I saw someone as rare as Chen Zhou.

It’s more than 10 to engage in computer configuration, software and hardware requirements?

Moreover, it might take a lifetime for others to study Jebov's conjecture. How can it be as fast as Chen Zhou?

Moreover, if the final research results are to be published, they will definitely need to pay a considerable amount of page fees.

Especially top journals like "Annual of Mathematics".

But Chen Zhou is lucky, he even saved the page fee...

Dean Sun looked at Chen Zhou, wanted to say something, but couldn't.

He doesn't have any good ideas for Chen Zhou now.

Failure to do so would be a disservice, and a good idea would turn into a bad idea.

Considering Chen Zhou's particularity, Dean Sun said after some consideration: "Chen Zhou, I suggest that you write all the situations in the research in the final project summary report and report truthfully. Including the page fee Write down these details clearly."

"Okay, I understand." Chen Zhou nodded, but still asked uneasy: "Then do I still need to spend money? I really can't spend this money..."

Dean Sun looked at Chen Zhou dumbfounded, this was probably the most economical "project boss".

But considering that Chen Zhou is alone, he can't be considered a "boss", right?

(End of this chapter)