"Dean Sun, that, let me ask, what does it mean that you can't spend more or less?"

Chen Zhou asked with a strange expression.

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

And it is also the person who has ever completed the project in the national plan in the shortest time.

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

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

Previously, in 2013, the minister of the national science and technology department said two "angers" in a press conference.

He expressed anger, sorrow and dismay at the "vicious problem" of scientific research funding.

In fact, China's investment in scientific research has increased year after year, but compared with the sustained high growth of funding and the continuous expansion of the scientific research team, the ability of scientific and technological innovation, breakthroughs and original achievements in scientific research are very few.

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

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

It's just that he hasn't paid much attention to this aspect, so he naturally ignores this problem.

But now, he has the country's scientific research funds in hand, and it is time to conclude the problem, so 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 fund management?"

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

Chen Zhou still knows this basic common sense.

"That's right. Dean Sun glanced at Chen Zhou and continued, "But do you know what? ”

Chen Zhou was slightly stunned, and asked puzzledly: "Shouldn't the funds be based on the topic?"

Dean Sun explained, "It is based on the topic. However, the difficulty of the subject is there, and the uncertainty of the subject is also there. ”

"Take the Jebov conjecture you proved, a world-class mathematical problem that has plagued the mathematical community for hundreds of years. Therefore, a one-time application for scientific research funds of 1.8 million yuan. ”

"But have you ever thought about it, if it weren't for you, in general, no one would have made it a research topic directly. ”

"Even if you apply for funding as a research topic, it will come step by step, step by step, and you will produce a result in many 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 simple as eating and drinking." ”

Chen Zhou said unhappily: "What's the matter, I also spent several months ......"

"Yes, yes, it's ......been a few months," Dean Sun smiled helplessly, but he didn't dwell on this issue with Chen Zhou, and instead said, "You solved it for several months, and it didn't cost much." However, it takes a lot of time to ask for a topic of the same difficulty that is different for others. ”

Chen Zhou probably understood what Dean Sun meant.

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

Other people's topics, especially those that are not as difficult as your own.

When it comes to the end of the question, how to write about the use of funds?

Dean Sun glanced at the thoughtful Chen Zhou, and then said: "Moreover, the cost of your project this time is too small, and the next scientific research fund will also be approved with reference to this sample." ”

"Since you have spent so little money, you have solved such a difficult problem. Naturally, with the same amount of money, you can definitely solve a problem of the same difficulty. ”

Chen Zhou frowned slightly, and the scientific research topic is not an engineering construction with a clear time node?

Scientific research is the exploration of the unknown world, and there is a great deal of unpredictability.

It's not uncommon for plans to change as quickly as they do.

And "accidents" are often accompanied.

Sometimes, "unexpected" discoveries are often brilliant.

Such a hard and fast rule is actually disrespectful to the laws of scientific research.

Effective budget management is necessary, but it cannot be rigid.

However, Chen Zhou thought so, after the last conversation with Wu Xiping and Zhang Zhongyuan.

He won't take the initiative to do anything out of the ordinary.

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

Dean Sun thought for a moment and asked, "How much did you spend on your scientific research funds?"

Chen Zhou silently pondered, and said with some embarrassment: "I spent less than 100,000 ......"

Dean Sun was surprised: "With such a small amount of 1.8 million yuan, you spent less than 100,000 yuan?"

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

This is still the result of Chen Zhouke's hard work.

If it were according to the usual simple style he thought, I am afraid that 20,000 yuan would not be spent.

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 scratch paper, pens, literature downloads, website members or something, you know, some websites are not members, and they don't give ...... downloads."

Chen Zhou crackled and spoke, and the more Dean Sun listened, the bigger his head became.

But Dean Sun was also somewhat relieved and appreciative.

Chen Zhou said so much, but not a penny was spent on himself.

This is completely different from some "project bosses".

It's just that according to the expenditure of 100,000 yuan, it is too little.

If Chen Zhou continues to apply for funding for the next project, I am afraid it will be difficult to even 500,000 yuan.

But then again, scientific research in the field of pure numbers really doesn't cost much.

But there are so few people like Chen Zhou, but it is the first time I have seen them.

There are more than 100,000 computer configurations, software and hardware needs?

Moreover, others study the Jebov conjecture and think that it is a matter of a lifetime, how can it be as fast as Chen Zhou?

In addition, if the final research results want to be published, they must also need to pay a lot of page fees.

Especially a top journal like the Annals of Mathematics.

But Chen Zhou is good, and even the layout fee has been saved......

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

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

If you don't keep it even, it will help you back, and a good idea will turn into a bad idea.

Considering the particularity of Chen Zhou, Dean Sun said after some consideration: "Chen Zhou, I suggest that you write down all the situations in your research in the final project summary report and report them truthfully. The details, including the exemption of page fees, are clearly written. ”

"Okay, I got it. Chen Zhou nodded, but still asked uneasily: "Then do I need to spend any more money? I really can't spend this money......

Dean Sun looked at Chen Zhou with a smile and a smile, this is probably the most economical "project boss".

But thinking that Chen Zhou is alone, he can't be regarded as a "boss", right?