In the early 1980s, the National Natural Science Foundation was put forward by 89 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in a letter to the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, with the aim of promoting the reform of China's science and technology system and changing the allocation of scientific research funds.

Subsequently, under the cordial care of Comrade Deng Xiaoping, the State Council approved the establishment of the National Natural Science Foundation Committee in February 1986. The Natural Science Foundation insists on supporting basic research, and gradually forms and develops a funding pattern consisting of three series of research projects, talent projects and environmental conditions projects.

Over the past 30 years, the Natural Science Foundation has made great achievements in promoting the development of basic research of natural sciences in China, promoting the construction of basic disciplines, and discovering and cultivating outstanding scientific and technological talents.

As one of the main channels to support basic research in China, the National Natural Science Foundation focuses on supporting researchers in universities and scientific research institutions with good research conditions and strength.

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Institutional development

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (hereinafter referred to as the National Natural Science Foundation) has made arrangements for the implementation of the Outline of the National Medium and Long-term Scientific and Technological Development Plan.

In 2006, the 11th Five-Year Development Plan of the National Natural Science Foundation of China was released, and it is necessary to accurately grasp the strategic orientation of "supporting basic research, insisting on free exploration and giving play to the guiding role", implement the working policy of "respecting science, promoting democracy, advocating competition, promoting cooperation, encouraging innovation and leading the future" and implement the strategy of "source innovation, scientific and technological talents, innovative environment and excellent management".

Promote the balanced, coordinated and sustainable development of all disciplines of basic science in China. According to the overall deployment of the country and the characteristics of the work funded by the National Science Fund, the priority development areas of 13 and the distribution of several departments were selected. The specific content will be reflected in this guide and future project guides.

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