If I did a research in theoretical physics and published it on Arxiv.org (v.g.) do I recieve some stimuls?

Question

What I mean is that being an undergraduate student, beyond my thesis research, if I started some other kind of research, and I'm yet not a part of an university, is there some way I could get my research paid?, after publishing it on Arxiv.org for example.? Or does it depend more on my university and my country?; does someone know the case for Mexico and its CONACYT (National Science and Technology Counsil)?, Can someone live of pure research without being a part of an university?, I appreciate a lot each of your answers, thank you.

Answer 1

It's not impossible, but the hard part would be establishing your credibility. You could try to maintain at least some minimal contact with the university where you are doing your undergraduate work. Do enough to have a university address and access to university facilities and libraries. Make some contact with people already active in the field you're thinking about, talk with them about your interest, and demonstrate your competence to them.

Getting funding for pure research is difficult even with a university and a reputation. I really don't want to discourage you, but the odds are against you.

Answer 2

They probably have requirements for review. I think anybody can submit usually, but better have some results. No one is going to offer funds to undergrad unless you provide spectacular results or conclusion on substantial problem. May be if it is outrageously crazy someone like Richard Branson might be interested. Since he and Gore offer millions to anybody(scientist or not) who can engineer ways to quench extra carbons in atmosphere.

But I don't see what purpose it will serve to be outside of scientific/academic community. Unless you're like some freaking genius.