Chapter 166 Will the project come by itself? Wang Hao: Look! It really ran.
Coming over!
The dispute over projects is a battle over 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 in the school. It has only been established for a short period of ten years, and its rating has only reached the level of "Municipal Key".
Many newly established laboratories with large investments can reach the level of "provincial key".
For example, Mason Mathematical Sciences Laboratory has 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, it can be labeled as a "provincial key point".
Experiments at the municipal key level are not worth mentioning at all, and it is very difficult to apply for projects. Generally, you can only apply for projects worth hundreds of thousands.
That's the problem.
Research on superconducting physics and related experiments often cost hundreds of thousands or millions. However, only hundreds of thousands of funds were applied for, which is not even enough for one experiment.
Last year, by chance, they successfully applied for the AC Gravity Reproduction Experiment, and were awarded a project worth nearly RMB 3 million.
When the project made no progress for a long time, He Yi felt that his scientific research career was coming to an end early.
Only when there are projects and funds can we do R&D. Without projects and funds, R&D cannot be done at all.
This has nothing to do with personal ability.
There is a saying that goes well, a wise woman cannot make a meal without rice.
The purpose of a laboratory is to conduct experiments. Otherwise, no matter how powerful an individual is, how can he still rely on imagination to conduct research?
He Yi looked at Wang Hao thinking, and couldn't help but twitching the corner of his mouth, "It seems... okay?"
Front.
Wu Hui continued to talk about the issue of 'big projects', "This definitely contains the general direction of research and development, and we must understand the principles and mechanisms."
"The phenomenon of AC gravity is certainly of no 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 for, or what the international community has always hoped for, is that superconducting technology can be applied on a large scale. This may be the future direction of technological development."
"From a scientific research perspective, the most important thing is to understand the mechanism of triggering the superconducting state."
"That's why we continue to invest in theoretical research on superconductivity."
Wu Hui finished speaking briefly and made a comment, "You have priority in this general project, but the chances of applying are slim."
"Why?" He Yi couldn't help but ask.
Wu Hui smiled and continued, "This is related to 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 National Superconducting Laboratory and the Capital University Basic Science Center, Sokai University's physics laboratory 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, "We have discussed it a few days ago. You have successfully reproduced the experiment of communication power, and we 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 moment and suddenly said, "The gravity reduction value obtained by the exchange gravity experiment of the Basic Science Center is different from ours? Are you studying this difference?"
"That's right!"
Wu Hui nodded and said, "This research will definitely bear fruit."
The two replica experiments have different numerical results of gravity reduction, and the study is why this difference occurs.
What we can directly think of is that through different experiments, through adjustment of experimental parameters and precise detection, we can study the difference in gravity reduction values.
Obviously.
This research is easy to produce results.
Wu Hui said, "This project must be yours, but it's hard to say how much funding will be allocated. It still needs to be discussed at a meeting."
"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 subsequent projects..."
Wu Hui shook his head as he spoke.
Wang Hao, He Yi and others understood what he meant.
Because the communication gravity was successfully reproduced, the physics laboratory was 'taken care of' and new projects were assigned.
The new project is related to the subsequent big project. The other two parties want to 'grab' the big project, and they will definitely raise funds to do research and development. As long as the results are produced first, or the project is completed better, it is very possible. Grab 'em big projects.
This is competition.
On new projects, the Physics Laboratory will receive funding from the Science Foundation.
The other two parties cannot receive funding support, but they are both large scientific research institutions, so raising funds is definitely not a problem.
Then the three parties will study together to see who can do the research faster and better.
Wu Hui sent a few people to the door, and finally reminded him, "The person in charge of this new project should preferably be Professor Wang Hao."
He added, "There are more funds 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 was the person in charge of the physics laboratory, and as a result...
Is this a dismissal?
…
Looking at the backs of several people leaving together, Wu Hui also smiled and shook his head. In terms of new research, he was not optimistic about the physics laboratory. Even if Wang Hao was there, Wang Hao was only a mathematician, not a superconductor. It’s hard to say how effective experts can be.
Regardless of other equipment, personnel, experience, and team capabilities, the physics laboratory cannot be compared with the other two institutions.
The reason why Wu Hui said so much was because he wanted to make good friends with Wang Hao.
Secondly, I just can't stand Xiang Qiansheng's face.
The physics laboratory is obviously producing results. Even if the research is completed by luck, it is already remarkable that it can be completed with less than 3 million funds.
As a result, Xiang Qiansheng continued to deny it, and even formed cliques to label the project results as ‘lucky’.
Even when it comes to competing for projects, the methods seem too underhanded.
the other side.
Xiang Qiansheng has already bought a ticket and is ready to leave the capital and go back.
No one wants to be a bad guy, and Xiang Qiansheng is certainly the same. He also knows that what he has done is a bit excessive, but some things must be fought for.
Only by fighting can you have a chance;
If you don't fight, you won't even have a chance.
The research on the mechanism of superconducting physics is not like the research on mathematical theory, which can be achieved while bored in the office.
This kind of research requires continuous investment in experiments.
Xiang Qiansheng was born in the Institute of Electrical Engineering of the Academy of Sciences and is an expert in the field of electrical science and technology. He later joined the Superconducting Laboratory and has been working on large-scale research projects.
With more than ten years of experience, Xiang Qiansheng has also become the third or fourth leader in the project, but he is still unwilling to accept it because all honors belong to the person who leads the team to do the project.
Third in command, fourth in command?
Even if you are the second-in-command on a project, it would be nice to have a name on the results. The person who is focused on will always be the person directly responsible for 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 and stay in the team to work with others, but Xiang Qiansheng is not such a person. He hopes to further his career.
As long as you serve as the person in charge of a large project, you can lead the team to complete research and achieve international results.
Then there are awards, job promotions, academician evaluations...
etc.
That is his pursuit!
Xiang Qiansheng knew that the opportunity in front of him could be said to be his last chance.
Judging from his level and qualifications, the laboratory will definitely be willing to invest funds and follow him to 'take a gamble'.
If he wins the bet, he will be able to win a large-scale project, and the laboratory will have one more large-scale project.
If he loses the bet, the funds will be wasted in vain, and the laboratory will no longer be able to support him in the future.
So it can be said that the battle before him is his future and destiny!
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Wang Hao, He Yi and others have already boarded the plane and returned to Xihai University.
On the road.
Several people were still talking. 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 an uncertain judgment.
He Yi shook his head and said, "No more. Other laboratories are also doing it, and they don't need funding..."
This is a depressing place.
It was obviously the result of his own laboratory, and it also helped open up a new research and development route.
Other large scientific research institutions of the same type can be said to be shameless and directly conduct the same research.
Xiao Xinyu and Yan Jing also stopped talking in frustration.
He Yi asked Xiang Wang Hao, "What should we do now? Fight or not fight?"
He was a little unsure.
To compete is to work hard on research and development, but to compete with two large scientific research institutions?
Can you fight for it?
If you don't fight, you can just settle down and wait for the new project funds to be allocated. Even if you only get two or three million dollars, you can still survive for another two years. And with several million dollars in funding, you can still survive.
very nice.
"Of course we have to fight!"
Wang Haodao, "Professor He, you can't be discouraged! This research is ours."
"Are they going to rob?"
"If you are really robbed, let alone the funds, where will you put your face in the future?"
This is one of the reasons why, just for one breath, you can't let the project be snatched away.
In addition, Wang Hao is also interested in research. The research of superconductivity is a brand new field for him, and it can also help continue the research on annihilation force.
The funding for subsequent large projects may exceed 100 million, and it will definitely be a very large project. After it is won, it can be said that the physics laboratory will be greatly expanded at once, develop into a "provincial key", and even continue to rise.
Wang Hao also thinks it is good to be the person in charge of a big project.
That will be a new experience.
Theoretical research in mathematics is limited even further, and in the end it still involves application.
No matter which angle you consider, it is impossible to give up.
"Fight, we must fight hard!" Wang Hao said, "And we can't wait for the Science Fund. Their work efficiency is too slow."
"After I return, I will ask the school and the province for funds and start research quickly."
"You want to take away 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 Office to find Zhu Jianrong. Zhu Jianrong then contacted other persons in charge and held a targeted meeting.
He Yi talked about going to the capital to do project settlement, and also talked about the situation of two other scientific research institutions preparing to "grab" the project.
Others were very angry when they heard this, but they had to admit that the two organizations that were "grabbing" the project were extremely competitive.
If we are doing one research at the same time, are there any opportunities in the physics laboratory?
"This project has been negotiated and I am the person in charge."
Wang Hao stood up and said to the people in the conference room, "And we must fight for it. We cannot give up just because it is a big organization that is grabbing the project."
"We have completed the AC Gravity Reproduction Experiment. Facing new research, we will definitely be able to complete it before them."
His words were sonorous and powerful.
Zhu Jianrong, Luan Haiping and others looked at each other, thought about it and made a decision.
Zhu Jianrong said, “It’s definitely no problem for the school to get funding, but it’s hard to say how much the province can support. This needs to be applied through the normal process.”
"With the school's funding, plus the support from the province, and subsequent funding from the science fund, you will definitely have no problem completing this project."
Nothing more was said after that.
With this level of support, there is nothing they can do if the project is taken away again.
What Wang Hao wanted was this kind of support, so he quickly allocated funds and started a new round of research.
that's it.
Life became easier in the next few days. Even the funds allocated by the school still had to wait. It could not be approved 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, once the matter is settled, there is no need to worry.
Not only does it take time for them to raise funds, it also takes time for the other two institutions to start research.
Large scientific research institutions have more funds and resources, but they have more internal personnel and more complex relationships. A brand-new project also requires internal discussions to be approved, and it also needs to coordinate the participating personnel.
Whether it is applying for funds, forming a team, coordinating personnel, etc., it all takes time to prepare.
Relatively speaking, the troubles in the physics laboratory are much simpler.
There is only one thing: funds.
In other aspects, Wang Hao and He Yi can decide directly, and there is no need for coordination at all among the project participants.
Everyone participates!
Anyone who wants to participate can participate. There are only two researchers in the laboratory. Even if Wang Haocai and three other researchers are added, there is nothing to discuss.
The competition for R&D projects seems tense, but the atmosphere in the complex office is very relaxed.
Others knew about what happened in the physics laboratory, but they just complained a few words, and then the topic turned to Yan Jing.
In the school, the news has spread.
Yan Jing was angrily criticizing a professor at an affiliated research institute of the Academy of Sciences in the physics laboratory, and was also a superconducting expert specially invited by the review expert panel of the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences of the Science Foundation.
The scene at that time was vividly described.
Yan Jing stood up to protect the physics laboratory, and she became a heroine-like figure.
"You don't know, I heard Teacher Deng in the office next to me say..."
Zhu Ping's eyes were shining brightly, "Yan Jing is so awesome. The professor who scolded him at that time stood in the corner and did not dare to speak. It was like he was standing still."
"Yan Jing!"
Zhu Ping looked at Yan Jing and said, "Tell me, was it like that at that time? Didn't you continue to fight against him when you were in the capital? That kind of person should be taught a lesson!"
Yan Jing was a little embarrassed after being said that, and even her face was a little rosy. She was shy and timid and completely restored her image of a little girl.
Zhu Ping sat next to Yan Jing and chirped, "That's what you did. It's so refreshing! We, sometimes, can't be wronged."
"It's the same in school. Which professor or director dares to look down on me now? Even old man Chen Qinghua, regardless of whether he is a tutor, if he makes me angry, I will throw water on his face!"
"..."
"..."
The office was quiet, and everyone seemed to be mourning Chen Qinghua.
Luo Dayong was sitting behind Yan Jing, and couldn't help but mutter in a low voice, "It's better to be gentle, but don't imitate..."
Nothing was said next.
Zhu Ping glared at Luo Dayong angrily and asked, "Luo Dayong, what do you mean? Are you saying that I am 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 all of us!"
Zhu Ping nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile, "That's pretty much it. Even if it's a lie, I still like to hear it."
Luo Dayong complained, "So gentle that it melts 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 do you think is the fire-breathing dragon!"
"..."
"..."
In order to prevent being affected by the violence, Zhang Zhiqiang quickly moved his chair to the back and sat next to Wang Hao to watch the fun.
The two of them gave a thumbs up to Luo Dayong at the same time.
This guy……
It’s really high!
Zhang Zhiqiang also murmured to Wang Hao, "Wang Hao, the physics laboratory has big projects. Our Mason Mathematics Laboratory is a province-wide priority. We don't have a single project in hand right now..."
Wang Hao asked doubtfully, "Isn't it built yet?"
“You have to think ahead!”
Zhang Zhiqiang said, "When the laboratory is built, projects can be developed, and isn't it also on the fourth floor of the laboratory building now? The entire floor is ours."
"Only when we have projects can we have funds. Only when we have funds can we recruit people, researchers, postdocs, and students, and then the laboratory can develop."
Wang Hao thought and nodded, "That makes sense. Do you have any ideas?"
Zhang Zhiqiang shrugged and grinned to show his attitude.
Wang Haodao, "I haven't done any research in computer science recently. Can't we apply for a mathematics project?"
Zhang Zhiqiang affirmed, "Of course it is a computer-based project, preferably a large-scale project. How much money can be spent 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, "You don't understand this. You have to prepare in advance. Project preparation, application, and review all take time. Our laboratory will definitely move next year. There will be a new laboratory by then. As a result, we will not have a single project in hand."
No, it’s impossible to just let students use it, right? That would be too embarrassing.”
"At that time, it will be difficult to even maintain the laboratory. It can't be entirely funded by the school, right?"
"You still have to think about this and make real preparations. If you don't take the initiative to apply, it's impossible for the project to come to you on its own, right?"
Wang Hao nodded as he listened.
At this time, the phone suddenly rang. When I lowered my head, I saw that it was Liu Rongxing.
From that space agency?
He picked up the phone and pressed the answer button, and heard Liu Rongxing on the opposite side talking about a research problem and asking Wang Hao to help. He also mentioned that he could go through formal channels and let the Mason Number Laboratory take over the relevant research.
"I will send someone over to discuss it in detail." Liu Rongxing finally said.
Wang Hao’s reply was, ‘We’ll talk about it after we talk about it’.
Then, he put down the phone and looked at Zhang Zhiqiang, pursed his lips hard, and said, "You're right, the project came over on its own."
"..."
Zhang Zhiqiang was expressionless and silent for a long time. Suddenly he turned his head to the wall and said forcefully, "I will definitely not win five million when I buy lottery tickets today!"