基础研究资源配置“马太效应”评估——基于倾向得分匹配法的实证分析

Evaluation of the "Matthew Effect" in the Allocation of Basic Research Resources:Empirical Analysis Based on Propensity Score Matching Method

通过倾向得分匹配法,消除样本之间的系统差异,剔除团队与组织的累积优势,研究"马太效应"在自然科学基金评审结果影响的纯效应。研究发现,"马太效应"确实会对研究者申请自然科学基金结果产生一定影响,而团队与组织的累积优势会通过影响"马太效应"间接影响自然科学基金申请结果。基于此,提出优化基础研究政策、组建高水平研究团队以及青年学者谨慎选择从业机构等建议。

The propensity score matching method is used to eliminate the systematic differences between samples,eliminate the accumulated advantages of teams and organizations,and study the pure effect of the"Matthew Effect"on the evaluation results of the Natural Science Foundation.The study found that the"Matthew Effect"have a certain impact on the results of the researcher’s application for the Natural Science Foundation,and the cumulative advantages of the team and organization will indirectly affect the results of the Natural Science Fund application through the"Matthew Effect".Based on this,this article puts forward suggestions for optimizing basic research policies,forming high-level research teams,and young scholars carefully choosing institutions for employment.