On High-Risk and High-Reward Research Funding Policies
Wang Hui1,2, Wang Su1, Dong Yu1,2
1. National Science Library,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100190,China; 2. Department of Information Resource Management,School of Economic and Management,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences,Beijing 100190,China
Abstract：Science,Technology,and Innovation is an important engine driving national social,economic,and social development.High-Risk,High-Reward Research (HRHR)has a profound and revolutionary impact on a country's long-term innovation and economic competitiveness.This article selects 17 HRHR funding programs from abroad and 3 from China as research objects,deeply analyzes their funding characteristics and safeguard mechanisms,and explores the differences between free exploration and application-oriented HRHR funding.The research findings are as follows.For free exploration HRHR,a 5-year funding period is usually adopted,highlighting the core position of scientists.The funding cycles and intensities of application-oriented high-risk projects vary greatly,reflecting the different funding priorities and strategies for different fields and project types.The selection criteria for HRHR proposals emphasize more transformative ideas compared to traditional projects.HRHR projects mainly adopt traditional peer review and project manager selection,each with its own advantages and disadvantages.Funding institutions for free exploration research tend to adopt a“loose”management model,while those for application-oriented research adopt a“positive”management model.Long-term government support and risk tolerance are essential guarantees for research success.Talent evaluation orientation and promotion policies should encourage researchers to innovate boldly.Through the above analysis,this article aims to provide reference and inspiration for China's HRHR funding policy,promoting scientific and technological innovation and development in our country.
王辉, 王溯, 董瑜. 高风险高回报研究资助政策研究[J]. 中国科技论坛, 2025(3): 10-18.
Wang Hui, Wang Su, Dong Yu. On High-Risk and High-Reward Research Funding Policies. , 2025(3): 10-18.
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