Regional funds and research funds are two different funding projects, managed and allocated by different agencies or departments. Therefore, institutions that cannot directly apply for regional funds usually cannot apply for general funds. Research funds are issued by national-level scientific research institutions, universities or research institutes to support scientific research and academic projects. Applying for research funds usually requires meeting certain conditions, such as having certain research capabilities, having a clear research plan and research team, etc. Regional funds are usually established by local governments or local institutions designated by the government to support local economic development, improvement of social undertakings, or cultivation of local characteristic industries. Applying for regional funds may require local household registration or meeting the requirements of a specific region.