The budget of the National Natural Youth Fund exceeded the standard. Investigate whether it is reasonable first, and then discuss with the expert group to see if the case is passed. If the budget is exceeded, the project budget will not be adjusted. If adjustment is really necessary, it shall be submitted for approval in accordance with the provisions. Direct expenses refer to the expenses directly related to the research process of the project, including the following contents.

1. Equipment expenses: refers to the expenses incurred in purchasing or trial-producing special instruments and equipment, upgrading existing instruments and equipment, and renting instruments and equipment from other units during the project research.

2. Material cost: refers to the cost of purchasing, transporting, loading and unloading, sorting and other expenses of various raw materials, auxiliary materials and low-value consumables consumed in the project research.

3. Inspection, test and processing fees: refers to the inspection, test and processing fees paid to foreign units (including those relying on independent economic accounting units within the unit) during the project research.

4. Fuel power cost: refers to the consumption cost of water, electricity, gas and fuel that can be separately measured during the operation of related large-scale instruments and equipment and special scientific devices during the project research.