On one aspect of science policy based on an uncertain model (Q1808205)

The paper deals with the allocation of new scientists to teaching and research careers. In earlier papers this problem was treated on the basis of a model with known parameters and as a classical control problem. There, the allocation proportion is the control and the cost functional took both short- and long-term goals into account. Here, system parameters with uncertainty are considered. The control problem is treated as a problem of robust control, insensitive to the system uncertainties, in order to assure the desired numbers of teachers and scientists. A policy maker can influence this control through the use of grants, scholarships, salaries, promotion opportunities and other forms of inducements.