This sounds like a terrible idea that can be easily abused.  To distill, it amounts to &#x27;get this donation because I&#x27;m happy with your work&#x27; which is great, until incentives get involved.  A parent giving an incentive?  A student from a wealthy family giving a kick-back as preferential treatment has been given to them to start a research career?  Following a research interest and de-prioritising others?  The conflicts of interests are clear and exist and impact today.