As everyone knows, in Huaxia's messaging apps, typing three question marks in a row often signifies more than just confusion; it represents a mix of indescribable emotions.
Anyone who's done a Ph.D. and doesn't intend to loaf around understands that applying for the Natural Science Foundation or the Young Scientists Fund projects when young does have its advantages.
Simply put, men under 35 and women under 40 compete with projects from their peers when applying.
At this stage, all competitors are still academic newcomers.
Once you exceed that age as an academic newcomer and try to apply for these research funds, sorry, that means competing in a large pool with all research teams.
In extreme cases, you might even be competing against teams led by your former mentor.
So generally, if you don't get a national project during your youth, it's tough to get one later in life.
Even though Chen Zhuoyang has given up on research, planning to shine in the field of mathematics education.
