[Guangming Commentary] Looking forward to more young scientific and technological talents to "take the lead" for outstanding young people | Scientific and technological talents | Commentary
More than 80% of participants in national key R&D programs are under the age of 45; the average age of many project teams on major strategic scientific research tasks such as Beidou navigation and lunar exploration is in their 30s; in awards such as the Future Science Award Among the selected list, there are not only the "post-40s" and "post-50s", but also the "post-80s" and "post-90s"... In many industrial fields, especially new tracks such as artificial intelligence and future industries, outstanding young people Scientific and technological talents are accelerating to become the main force of scientific and technological innovation. They are flexing their muscles and running faster, injecting surging power into accelerating the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-reliance.
Young talents are at the peak of innovation and creativity and are an important part of the country's strategic talent force. Cultivating and making good use of young scientific and technological talents is of great significance to both the construction of a strong country through science and technology and the construction of a strong country through talents. In recent years, our country has built an increasingly complete policy system to support young scientific and technological talents to better grow and become talents. In August 2023, the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued "Several Measures to Further Strengthen the Cultivation and Use of Young Scientific and Technological Talents", proposing to support young scientific and technological talents in "taking the lead" and "playing the leading role" in major national scientific and technological tasks, and from upgrading scientific research units Deployments have been made in aspects such as improving the ability of independent evaluation of talents and increasing the life service guarantee for young scientific and technological talents. Various localities and departments have also successively improved supporting policies and systems to build a broader stage for young scientific and technological talents and create a more friendly growth atmosphere. For example, it is emphasized that the proportion of young scientific and technological talents under 40 years old as project leaders and backbones should in principle be no less than 50%. Increase the scale of funding for young scientific and technological talents, etc.
To allow young scientific and technological talents to run faster, more steadily and further on the new track, we also need to work hard on improving the system and mechanisms, and continue to break down the obstacles that affect the growth of young scientific and technological talents; we must work hard to create a better development environment, so that young people can The innovative and creative vitality of scientific and technological talents continues to burst out.
Build a good ladder and pave the way for young scientific and technological talents. Abandon the "hat" thinking, get rid of the "four only" phenomenon, and promote the reduction of administrative burdens, so that young talents can be free to explore boldly and devote themselves to scientific research without distraction. Continue to improve the inspection and incentive mechanism, use eclectic and scientific personnel, optimize assessment standards, continue to smooth the growth channels for young talents, and expand development space. Create a flexible and open talent environment, accelerate the construction and improvement of major scientific and technological innovation platforms, support them in carrying out original innovation, technological research, and achievement transformation, so that young scientific and technological talents can flourish on the stage of scientific and technological innovation. For example, Guangxi continues to set up a special project for "cultivating youth scientific and technological innovation talents" in its science and technology plan. In the past three years, it has issued more than 700 projects in three categories with nearly 80 million yuan in funding; it has established the position of Bagui Young Scholars in the Bagui Scholars Project. Incorporate outstanding young talents into high-level talent training plans and provide stable financial support for three consecutive years. The continuously improving funding system and continuously increasing training support have given young scientific and technological talents greater autonomy in scientific research, allowing them to better concentrate on research, grow and progress.
To cultivate fertile soil for talent innovation and creation, we also need to pay attention to the "urgent difficulties and worries" of young scientific and technological talents, and effectively help this group solve practical difficulties in housing, medical care, children's education, etc. Provide guarantees in other aspects to enhance their determination and confidence to be willing to sit on the "cold bench" and dare to venture into the "no man's land".
Scientific and technological innovation is changing with each passing day, which requires a large number of courageous, capable and responsible young scientific and technological talents to work hard for it. Let us work together to provide more convenient scientific research conditions for young scientific and technological talents, create a better growth environment, and allow more young scientific and technological talents to "take the lead" and "play the leading role", creating a vivid situation where talents are emerging in large numbers, people are put to their best use, and vitality bursts out.