＜ Faculty Association 02 ＞
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“sorry. Commissioners, I have additional materials, so I brought them.”
Meanwhile, the official in charge of this committee showed up late and handed out more materials.
Hyeonjun took it and examined it carefully.
Soon after, Professor Lim Hak-jin, secretary of the committee, was displaying a calendar on the screen, saying that he would check the schedule for future meetings.
After that, the story went on for a while.
Shortly thereafter, a free discussion on the pending issues of the committee began.
In fact, in such a committee, the role of the chairperson and secretary is quite strong, but the opinions of each member cannot be ignored.
As a result, it seemed that each committee member began to secretly comment on the so-called purpose, that is, the theme of research in a specific direction related to them.
They seemed to be starting to be more active in raising these themes as future national research tasks.
Because, if they put the theme field they want in the RFP (request for proposal) list that is finally drawn later, people related to them will write a national research fund application plan in the future.
Also, it may not be direct, but this or that secondary benefit (?) may arise.
In other words, the specific purpose of taking those things quietly is already appearing.
However, Hyeon-jun had no particular purpose, so he just listened quietly.
But at some point, more and more strange stories began to flow.
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Voices that sound like half-joking, half-serious.
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“ah! good. The members of this committee are definitely holding the points very well, probably because they have had this kind of experience several times. So, I think the future work will be very fast. And as Professor Park said a moment ago, the meeting will proceed very smoothly only when these keywords are gathered well. And this, my personal feeling, looks like this committee will go very well too! haha!”
“Ah, then, Chairman! Can I take a moment to comment? Oh, thank you. In fact, the role of the secretary in these committees is a bit different for each department. Those of you who know me will know that. Usually, some of the officials in charge of this part are entrusted with it. This committee probably has a lot of pending issues, so I took on the role of secretary. So please take care of me again.”
Professor Lim Hak-jin revealed his position in the middle.
Then I was talking about something more specific.
“Well, maybe because it was our first meeting, our first free discussion, it’s true that things like this and that came out a little haphazardly. However, there were definitely major points in each professor’s speech. So, although it is my personal opinion, I think that RFPs should come out in a way that is at least helpful to the members who participated here. How is it? Chairman? What do you think?”
“Hey, Professor Lim! I totally agree with that idea, so if the other committee members have nothing to comment on…? Oh yeah. Professor Lim. Keep talking.”
“thank you. Chairman. So let’s get down to the details, and our goal is to pull out at least several RFPs. Well, if circumstances allow, maybe 1 or 2 for each RFP. Well, wouldn’t it be better if we could give research funding to that extent… well, that’s what I think. Of course, I’m not sure what that department would think. There is a guideline that has come down now, but it can be slightly modified later if we discuss it appropriately. Well, if it doesn’t work, it’s over. That’s why good things are good things, so professors, please spend more of your precious time and help me a lot.”
On the other hand, Professor Ki-Young Lee, the chairperson of the committee, continued to nod at such remarks by Professor Lim Hak-jin, who was in charge of planning staff.
Most of the other members of the committee were also focused, their eyes twinkling with satisfaction.
All in all, it seemed that this committee was a highly nutritious committee.
However, Hyun-jun is the only one, and Hyun-jun is secretly holding his forehead.
In fact, this type of committee, of course, each committee has its own characteristics, and since each committee has its own direction, the method of each meeting may be a little different.
The atmosphere was a bit strange now.
In other words, it looks like the committee is slipping towards profit sharing at some point.
Realizing this right away, Hyeonjun could not help but frown.
Because, if the future research RFP is decided through this committee, the announcement of the application for the national research fund will be issued later based on it.
At this time, after going through competition, a certain professor or a certain company will receive an order for research funds derived from national blood tax.
As a result, there is no doubt that this meeting itself is an act that has some influence on future national R&D policies and practices.
However, even though it is such an important task, shouldn’t it be carried out in this simple profit-sharing dimension?
And again, the words of Lim Hak-jin, the secretary.
“Then, from now on, I would appreciate it even more if you would think about the details and tell me. Oh, but that doesn’t mean anything is confirmed right now. There is still plenty of time left. Let’s unravel it step by step, that’s what it means. Nevertheless, we will try to adjust internally as much as possible so that each committee member can take on at least one tap and turn it.”
On the other hand, as secretary Lim Hak-jin explicitly suggested the direction of the meeting, even committee members who spoke with more specific keywords appeared.
However, Hyeon-jun just watched the scene without a word, and soon smiled bitterly again.
Because, after a while, the professors who had a strong voice came to completely lead the meeting at some point.
It was because he kept driving that kind of atmosphere.
“Ah, then commissioners! How about this? First of all, how about starting with a few keywords in advance? Do you think we all agree?”
“Oh, why are you like that? Professor Park. Still, there is a form. You have to do market analysis, and you also have to do future prospect analysis. You should also do a patent search. And we must also check the current situation in Korea compared to developed countries.”
“yes! As you said, I know that there is a reasonable format here. But, after all, what good is that? Has there been even one case of a new drug that is truly new in Korea? New drugs should generate at least hundreds of billions of won in sales, no, trillions of won. There is nothing like that in Korea. Isn’t it our reality that we can’t even keep up with the toes of advanced countries?”
“Yes, that’s right, just like Professor Park said. We cannot ignore the weight of the pharmaceutical industry in our country’s industry, and international competitiveness is at its worst. For example, even if a very unfamiliar epidemic disease occurs, it is not easy for the domestic pharmaceutical industry to lead a new drug treatment to phase 3 clinical trials, and it is almost impossible to obtain FDA approval.”
“Ha ha, Chairman. and Professor Park. Isn’t that why we plan these tasks? So anyway, I think it’s okay to start with a few tips in mind like this. Ah, but… If this happens, will Professor Park benefit first? Professor Park! I bet the professors at that school really like it, right?”
“Oh, what! Are you saying this? But, well, I think there are some things to look into… It’s not confirmed anyway, is it?”
“Ah, what is it?”
Like that, they seem to be taking advantage little by little.
This is a very hot bare face that appears in the process of designing a government-led, top-down research project.
However, not all ministries and planning meetings are like this.
However, at least the committee led by Lee Ki-young looked like this.
On the other hand, while such a meeting was continuing, secretary Lim Hak-jin suddenly opened his mouth again while looking at Hyeon-jun.
“Ah, but Professor Choi is a bit quiet, isn’t it?”
Hyunjoon finally opened his mouth.
“no. First of all, we are listening.”
“haha. well, that’s good However, Professor Choi must also be worried about research funds, so please tell me a lot. really! And there are quite a few things to investigate and analyze later, please help me with this and that. If you do that, you will surely get enough of anything.”
Hearing that, Hyunjoon shook his head slightly.
Come to think of it, it is said that task planning meetings are often conducted in this way.
As a result, most professors who have nothing to do with these committees are bound to be very dissatisfied with this top-down public announcement of national research funds.
Because, this kind of research funding itself becomes a kind of league for the few.
In fact, the competition rate for research funding applications announced through this planning research (top-down method) is very low compared to the bottom-up method, which is conducted in the form of free participation by professors.
For example, it is said that there have been many cases in which only one research group submitted a research plan for an order related to planning research, embarrassing government departments.
In other words, there is no competition for orders.
Of course, in that case, there is no choice but to re-announce again.
That doesn’t change anything in particular.
Go-Stop, which still squeezes and hits.
Eventually, a bridesmaid (?) applicant appears manipulated at some point.
Due to the appearance of the bridesmaid, only the form of ‘competition’ is forcibly put together.
and after a while
In the middle of the meeting, when a short break was given, Hyun-jun quietly came out of the meeting room.
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ha!
Hyeonjun let out a sigh first.
how the hell do i do this
Hyeon-jun, who came out of the first floor of the building before he knew it, went to a less crowded place and sighed as he did, taking out a cigarette and holding it.
In fact, I rarely smoke these days, but something that bothered me a while ago made me take out the cigarette again.
Then I burned a cigarette for a while, spewing out white smoke.
Meanwhile, Hyun-joon continued to worry.
If you just do that and stick to that group, you will be able to get a tip very easily.
But I don’t feel good at all.
In particular, ‘top’ here refers to being able to put the research theme Hyun-jun wants into the national research fund project.
However, it is not simply posting a specific research theme there. The detailed direction and minimum requirements required for a specific study can be described, allowing the research scope to be narrowed down more precisely.
In other words, it is designed to such an extent that it is impossible to even issue a plan for the project unless it is a specific researcher in a specific field.
As a result, when a certain researcher receives a notice of application for a research fund, it is like receiving a kind of preferential treatment.
okay. This can never be normal.
This practice itself is tantamount to draining public tax money.
In the end, after thinking that far, Hyeon-joon became colder.
Come to think of it, in addition to receiving orders for research funds from professors, all kinds of bidding, new town development projects, and so on, don’t these numerous preferential disputes still exist in reality?
Although I am not a perfectly ethical person.
Hyeon-joon felt the need to be more cautious, at least in relation to others.
And if you think about your own future, isn’t there any reason for you to get involved in this kind of thing?
So, Hyeon-Jun called Dean Kim Ryun-Ki.
I started talking about things that happened a little while ago.
But after a while
“Ah, Professor Choi! Well, I understand the situation, but don’t be like that, in moderation…”
Dean Kim Ryoon-gi is just as flustered.
It was very embarrassing to find out that Hyun-joon was not a ‘Yes’ man, but a ‘No’ man.
So Hyunjun thought a little more.
This time, I made a phone call to Professor Jae-gu Cho, the polyfesser who offered the position of a member of the National Advisory Committee at the conference president last week.
However, Professor Cho Jae-gu, unlike Dean Kim Ryoon-ki, answered with an angry voice.
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“Ha, really! Say it. End times! Are those people still doing that?”
“Yes, Professor. It’s kind of like that.”
“What kind of era is it these days, but still? Hagisa, where will those people change? It’s that namul and that shit. Oh, Professor Choi! Actually, I participated in all the other events and I’m very short-haired, but I didn’t even come close to that planning side. I kind of hate that. Of course, there are some things like that because I lack research skills. But, that’s great. I really love nitpicking on stuff like this. These days, I live for the fun of teasing public officials. First of all, I’ll make a phone call to their director. And if you can, don’t say anything to the other officials. Will you guys listen to the young professor?”
“Ah, Professor. Thank you very much.”
Then Hyun-joon smiled and returned to the meeting room.
And after about an hour or so.
Suddenly, the chief civil servant of the department in charge sneaked into the conference room.
However, since he came in the middle of the meeting, Chairman Ki-Young Lee and Secretary Lim Hak-Jin looked at him in puzzlement.
Currently, the meeting is in progress, so the meeting continued without any restraint.
But while the meeting was going on.
Suddenly, in the middle, the manager in charge walked toward Chairman Lee Ki-young and whispered something.
At that moment, Chairman Lee Ki-young’s expression changed in an instant.
and immediately.
Chairman Lee Ki-young’s proposal to take a break again.
Because of that, a break was suddenly given.
Meanwhile, Chairman Ki-Young Lee and Secretary Lim Hak-Jin went out of the conference room and talked for a while before returning.
However, when they returned, the expressions on their faces became very cold.
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“Um, um. sorry. committee members. First of all, it’s been quite a while. A little different circumstances came up today, so I’ll end this meeting here. The detailed schedule and necessary parts will be contacted by Lim Hak-jin by email. Well, thank you all for your hard work.”
Chairman Lee Ki-young finished his speech with a stiff expression throughout.
He was standing up right there.
At this time, secretary Lim Hak-jin stuck right next to him, and then continued to whisper something.
Hyeon-joon glanced at them and then came out with a briefcase.
After that, I got out of the building completely with the members.
Now he walked to the parking lot where the car was parked.
But just then
Suddenly someone jumps up from behind.
Hyeonjun immediately turned his head as he felt the rough presence.
At this time, something rather surprising happened right behind my back.
someone!
He reached out and tried to grab his shoulder.
At this time, someone else suddenly appears, grabs the opponent’s forearm, and swishes backwards at the moment! it was pushed away
Surprised, Hyeonjun looked at the two of them.
One was Professor Lim Hak-jin, secretary of the committee.
The person who stopped him was team leader Kim Pyeong-san.
In addition, other bodyguards appeared before anyone knew it, blocking the left and right sides, and before they knew it, they were making a safe line around themselves.
