From University Lecturer to Chief Academician

Project competition is a competition for scientific research interests.

This is very important for any laboratory, any scientific research institution, and any designated individual.

He Yi and Xiao Xinyu have a deep understanding of this.

The physics laboratory of Xihai University is just a small laboratory of a school. It has only been established for a short ten years, and its rating has only reached the level of 'city key'.

Many large investment and newly established laboratories can reach the level of "provincial key".

For example, the Mason Mathematical Sciences Laboratory has only just applied for it, and the investment amount has already exceeded 50 million.

As long as the experimental building is built and officially put into operation, the signboard of "Provincial Key Point" can be hung.

Municipal key-level experiments are not worth mentioning at all, and it is very, very difficult to apply for projects. Generally, only hundreds of thousands of projects can be applied for.

That's the problem.

The research of superconducting physics and related experiments often cost hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars, and only hundreds of thousands of funds are applied for, which is not even enough for one experiment.

Last year, they caught up with a coincidence and successfully applied for the Exchange Gravity Re-engraving Experiment, and only then did they get nearly three million projects.

When the project has not progressed for a long time, He Yi feels that his scientific research career is coming to an end ahead of schedule.

R\u0026D can only be done if there are projects and funds. Without projects and funds, R\u0026D cannot be done at all.

This has nothing to do with personal ability.

There is a saying that goes well, a clever woman cannot cook without rice.

The laboratory is to conduct experiments, otherwise, no matter how powerful an individual is, can he still rely on imagination to do research?

He Yi thought about looking at Wang Hao, and couldn't help but twitched his mouth, "It seems... okay?"

Front.

Wu Hui continued to talk about the "big project", "This must contain the general direction of research and development, and we must understand the principles and mechanisms."

"Communication gravity phenomenon is definitely not of application value in the short term, but it contains the mechanism of superconductivity."

"This is very important for the study of superconductivity."

"What we have always hoped, or what the international community has always hoped, is that superconducting technology can be applied on a large scale, which may be the direction of future technological development."

"From the perspective of scientific research, the most important thing is to understand the mechanism of triggering the superconducting state."

"That's why we continue to invest in the theoretical research of superconductivity."

After Wu Hui finished briefly, he made a comment, "You guys have the priority for this general project, but the chances of applying are not great."

"Why?" He Yi couldn't help asking immediately.

Wu Hui smiled and continued, "This has something to do with the scale of the laboratory. The foundation of your laboratory is still too poor."

'Too bad' is a euphemism.

Compared with large superconducting research institutions such as the Superconducting National Laboratory and the Basic Science Center of Capital University, the physics laboratory of Xihai University is nothing at all.

"You have priority, but the premise is that you can continue to maintain a leading edge in subsequent research and development."

Wu Hui said, "A few days ago, we had discussed it. You have successfully reproduced the experiment of communication power, and you will definitely approve a follow-up project."

"Professor He, you should know about this project."

He said and looked at He Yi.

He Yi thought for a while, and suddenly said, "The gravity reduction value obtained by the communication gravity experiment of the Basic Science Center is different from ours? Is it to study this difference?"

"That's right!"

Wu Hui nodded and said, "This research will definitely bear fruit."

The numerical results of gravity reduction in the two replica experiments are different, and the research is why this difference occurs.

It is directly conceivable that, through different experiments, by adjusting the experimental parameters and fine testing, to study the difference in the value of gravity reduction.

Obviously.

This research is easy to bear fruit.

Wu Hui said, "This project is definitely yours, but it's hard to say how much money will be allocated, and a meeting needs to be discussed."

"But it should be noted that the Basic Science Center and Xiang Qiansheng will definitely do similar research."

"Now it's competition, they won't allocate funds, but if their research and development speed and results are better than yours, then the follow-up projects..."

Wu Hui shook his head while talking.

Wang Hao, He Yi and others understood what he meant.

Because of the successful reproduction of the communication gravity, the physics laboratory was "taken care" and assigned new projects.

The new project is related to the follow-up big project, and the other two parties want to 'grab' the big project, and they will definitely raise funds to rush to do research and development. As long as the results are produced first, or the project is completed better, it is very likely' Grab 'big items.

This is competition.

On new projects, the physics lab will be funded by the Science Fund.

The other two parties do not receive funding, but they are both large scientific research institutions, and raising funds is certainly not a problem.

Then the three parties will conduct research together to see who can do the research faster and better.

Wu Hui sent several people to the door, and finally reminded, "The person in charge of this new project should preferably be Professor Wang Hao."

He added, “There are more grants that can be applied for.”

"Oh, that's right!"

He Yi nodded after hearing this, and suddenly felt a sense of sadness in his heart. He is the person in charge of the physics laboratory, and it turned out...

Is this fired?

...

Looking at the backs of several people leaving together, Wu Hui also shook his head with a smile. In terms of new research, he is not optimistic about the physics laboratory. Even if Wang Hao is there, Wang Hao is just a mathematician, not a superconductor. Experts, it is hard to say how much they can play.

In terms of equipment, personnel, experience, and team capabilities, the physics laboratory is simply not comparable to the other two institutions.

The reason why Wu Hui said so much was because he wanted to make friends with Wang Hao.

The second is that I can't get used to Xiang Qiansheng's face.

The physics laboratory is obviously fruitful. Even if the research is completed by luck, with a budget of less than three million, it is already remarkable to be able to complete it.

As a result, Xiang Qiansheng continued to deny it, and even organized gangs to label the project results as "luck".

Even if it involves the competition for the project, the means are too low-handed.

the other side.

Xiang Qiansheng has already bought a plane ticket and is about to leave the capital and go back.

No one wants to be a bad person, and of course Xiang Gansheng is the same. He also knows that he has gone too far, but there are some things that must be fought.

Only by fighting can we have a chance;

No fight, no chance.

The research on the mechanism of superconducting physics is not like the research on mathematical theory, which can produce results even if you are bored in the office.

This kind of research requires continuous investment in conducting experiments.

Xiang Qiansheng was born in the Institute of Electrical Engineering, Academy of Sciences, and is an expert in the field of electrical science and technology. Later, he joined the Superconducting Laboratory and has been working on large-scale research projects.

With more than ten years of experience, Xiang Qiansheng is also in the project, and he is mixed up with the third or fourth in command, but he is still not reconciled, because all the honors belong to the person who leads the team to do the project.

Three handles, four handles?

Even if it is the second in command of the project, it is good to have a name on the result, and the person who is concerned will always be the direct person in charge of the project.

If you continue to work on projects with other people, you will only be an ordinary researcher for the rest of your life.

Some people are willing to contribute silently, stay in the team and work with others, but Xiang Qiansheng is not such a person, he hopes to make further progress in his career.

As long as you are the person in charge of a large project, you can lead the team to complete the research and obtain international results.

Then there are awards, job promotions, academicians...

etc.

That's what he's after!

Xiang Qiansheng knew that the opportunity in front of him could also be said to be his last chance.

In terms of his level and qualifications, the laboratory is definitely willing to invest funds and follow him to "gamble".

If he wins the bet, he will be able to win a large-scale project, and the laboratory will have another large-scale project.

If the bet is lost, the funds will be wasted in vain, and the laboratory will no longer be able to support him in the future.

So right now, it can be said that it is the battle of his future and destiny!

...

Wang Hao, He Yi and others have already boarded the plane and returned to Xihai University.

on the way.

Several people were still talking about it, Xiao Xinyu had expectations for the new project, "How much funding do you think can be allocated for that research?"

"Five million?" Yan Jing made a judgment uncertainly.

He Yi shook his head and said, "Not much. Other laboratories are also doing it, and there is no funding..."

This is where it gets depressing.

Obviously it is the result of his own laboratory, which is tantamount to helping open a new research and development route.

Other large scientific research institutions of the same type can be said to be shameless 'bright snatchers', so they directly do the same research.

Xiao Xinyu and Yan Jing also stopped talking depressedly.

He Yi asked Wang Hao, "What should we do now? To fight, or not to fight?"

He was a little unsure.

Competing is to do research and development hard, but to compete with two large scientific research institutions?

Can you win?

If you don’t argue, just calm down and wait for the new project funds to be allocated. Even if you only get two or three million funds, you can support another two years of "mixing" and with several million funds, you can still "mix" very nice.

"Of course we have to fight!"

Wang Hao said, "Professor He, you can't be discouraged! This research is originally ours."

"They want to rob?"

"If it is really taken away, let alone the funds are not funded, where will this face be put in the future?"

That's one of the reasons why, just for the sake of it, the project can't be snatched away.

In addition, Wang Hao is also interested in research. For him, the research on superconductivity is a new field, and it can also help to continue the research on annihilation force.

Subsequent large-scale projects may cost more than 100 million yuan, and they must be super-large-scale projects. After they are taken down, the physics laboratory can be said to be greatly expanded at once, and it will develop into a "provincial key point" and even continue to rise.

Wang Hao also thinks it is good to be the person in charge of a big project.

That would be a new experience.

Theoretical research in mathematics is limited even further, and it still involves application in the end.

No matter from which point of view, it is impossible to give up.

"Struggle, fight well!" Wang Hao said, "And we can't wait for the Science Fund, their work efficiency is too slow."

"When I go back, I will ask the school and the province for funds, and start research quickly."

"Want to snatch the project in our hands? How can it be so easy!"

...

Wang Hao is not just talking.

Several people returned to Xihai University. The next day, Wang Hao and He Yi went to the school's Science and Technology Department to find Zhu Jianrong. Afterwards, Zhu Jianrong contacted other responsible persons and held a targeted meeting.

He Yi talked about the situation of going to the capital to do project settlement, and also talked about the situation of the other two scientific research institutions preparing to "grab" the project.

The others were very angry when they heard it, but they had to admit that the two organizations that 'grabbed' the project were too competitive.

If doing a research at the same time, is there a chance for a physics lab?

"This project has already been negotiated, and I am in charge."

Wang Hao stood up and said to the people in the conference room, "And we must fight, and we can't give up just because the big organization is robbing the project."

"We have completed the communication gravity replica experiment, and in the face of new research, we will definitely be able to complete it before them."

His voice was sonorous and powerful.

Zhu Jianrong, Luan Haiping and the others looked at each other, thought and made a decision.

Zhu Jianrong said, "The school will definitely have no problem getting funds, but it's hard to say how much the province can support. This application must go through the normal process."

"With the funds from the school, coupled with the support from the province, the follow-up science fund will also allocate funds. You will definitely have no problem completing this project."

I didn't say anything after that.

With this kind of support, if the project is taken away again, there is nothing they can do.

What Wang Hao wanted was this kind of support, so he quickly allocated the funds and started a new round of research.

that's it.

In the next few days, life became easier. Even the school had to wait for the allocation of funds. It was impossible to approve it on the same day. It would take at least a week or more, and the laboratory also had to be prepared.

Provincial funding will take longer.

However, after the matter is settled, there is no need to worry.

Not only did it take time for them to raise funds, but it also took time for the other two institutions to start research.

Large-scale scientific research institutions have more funds and resources, but more internal personnel and more complicated relationships. A brand new project also requires internal discussions before approval and coordination of participating personnel.

Whether it is applying for funding, building a team, coordinating personnel, etc., it takes time to prepare.

Relatively speaking, the troubles in the physics laboratory are much simpler.

Only one: money.

In other aspects, Wang Hao and He Yi can make decisions directly, and there is no need to coordinate with project participants.

Everyone participates!

Anyone who wants to participate can participate. There are only two researchers in the laboratory. Even if Wang Haocai is added to the three researchers, there is nothing to discuss.

The competition for R\u0026D projects seems tense, but the atmosphere in the complex office is very relaxed.

Others knew about the matter in the physics laboratory, and they just complained a few words, and then the topic turned to Yan Jing.

At school, word has spread.

Yan Jing is a professor at a research institute affiliated to the Academy of Sciences in the physics laboratory, and is also a superconducting expert specially invited by the review expert panel of the Science Foundation's Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences.

The scene at that time was described vividly by people.

Yan Jing stood up to maintain the physics laboratory, and she became a "heroine" figure all of a sudden.

"You don't know, I heard from Mr. Deng in the next office..."

Zhu Ping's eyes were shining brightly, "Yan Jing is amazing. At that time, the professor who made me angry stood in the corner and didn't dare to speak. It was like standing as a punishment."

"Yan Jing!"

Zhu Ping looked at Yan Jing and said, "Tell me, was it like that at the time? When you were in the capital, you didn't continue to hate him? That kind of person should be taught a lesson!"

Yan Jing was a little embarrassed by what was said, and even her face was a little rosy, and she completely recovered her image of a little girl shyly.

Sitting next to Yan Jing, Zhu Ping chattered, "You're right to do that, it's so relieved! We, sometimes, can't be wronged."

"It's the same in school. Let's see which professor, director, dare to give me face? Even the old man Chen Qinghua, don't think of him as a mentor. If he gets angry with me, I will pour water on his face!"

"..."

"..."

The office was quiet, and it seemed that everyone was mourning for Chen Qinghua.

Sitting behind Yan Jing, Luo Dayong couldn't help muttering, "It's better to be gentle, don't imitate..."

I didn't say anything next.

Zhu Ping glared at Luo Dayong angrily, and asked, "Luo Dayong, what do you mean? You mean I'm not gentle?"

Luo Dayong lowered his head and pretended not to hear.

Zhang Zhiqiang helped, "Zhu Ping, sister Zhu, you must be gentle. Look, your gentleness almost melts us all!"

Zhu Ping nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "That's pretty much the same. Even if it's a lie, I'd love to hear it."

Luo Dayong complained, "Gentle enough to melt everyone... the gentleness of a fire-breathing dragon?"

Zhu Ping's smiling face suddenly froze. She took a deep breath and roared, "Luo Dayong! Who are you calling a fire-breathing dragon!"

"..."

"..."

In order to prevent being affected by the violence, Zhang Zhiqiang quickly moved the chair to the back, and stood next to Wang Hao to watch the excitement.

The two gave Luo Dayong thumbs up at the same time.

This guy……

It's really high!

Zhang Zhiqiang also murmured to Wang Hao, "Wang Hao, the physics laboratory has a big project. Our Mason number laboratory is a provincial key. Now we don't have a project..."

Wang Hao asked suspiciously, "Isn't it not built yet?"

"Think ahead!"

Zhang Zhiqiang said, "When the laboratory is completed, there will be projects to develop, and isn't it also on the fourth floor of the laboratory building? The entire floor is ours."

"Only with projects can there be funds, and only with funds can we recruit people, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and students, and the laboratory can develop."

Wang Hao nodded after thinking, "It makes sense, do you have any ideas?"

Zhang Zhiqiang shrugged and grinned to show his attitude.

Wang Haodao, "I haven't done research in the direction of computer recently, can't we apply for mathematics programs?"

Zhang Zhiqiang affirmed, "Of course it is a computer project, preferably a large-scale project. How much money can there be in mathematics?"

"Right."

Wang Hao really didn't have any good ideas, he shook his head and said, "Don't worry, it hasn't been built yet anyway."

Zhang Zhiqiang said, "Well, you don't understand. You must prepare in advance. Project preparation, application, and review all take time. Our laboratory will definitely move next year, and there will be a new laboratory by then. As a result, every project in hand will be exhausted." No, it’s impossible to let the students use it? That’s too embarrassing.”

"At that time, it will be difficult to even maintain the laboratory. It is impossible to rely entirely on school funding, right?"

"You still have to think about it and really prepare for it. If you don't take the initiative to apply, the project will never come by itself, right?"

Wang Hao listened and nodded.

At this time, the phone rang suddenly, and when he looked down, it was Liu Rongxing.

The space agency?

He picked up the phone and pressed the answer button, and then he heard Liu Rongxing on the other side talk about a research problem, and wanted Wang Hao to help him out. He also mentioned that he could go through formal channels and let the Mason Number Laboratory take over related research.

"I will send someone to discuss it in detail." Liu Rongxing finally said.

Wang Hao's reply was, 'Let's talk about it later'.

Then, he put down the phone and looked at Zhang Zhiqiang, pursed his lips hard, and said, "You're right, the project came here by itself."

"..."

Zhang Zhiqiang remained expressionless and remained silent for a long time, then suddenly turned his head to the wall and said forcefully, "I'm sure I won't win five million if I buy a lottery ticket today!"

(seeking a monthly ticket)