There is nothing wrong with suggesting something radical. At the same time, you have to be able to show the strength of your beliefs. A strong signal of belief

There is nothing wrong with suggesting something radical. At the same time, you have to be able to show the strength of your beliefs. A strong signal of belief is your willingness to place money behind an idea. Probably the best example of someone placing money behind a radical idea is Peter Thiel when he created Thiel Fellowship. I think you would be well received if you were to offer full scholarship and stipend equal to the participants salary.