The National Natural Fund is relatively formal, fair and just.

The Natural Science Foundation of China formulates the annual project guide according to the national talent training strategic plan, the fund development plan and the evaluation report of the fund support work. The annual project guide should be published 30 days before the start date of accepting project applications. The Natural Science Foundation of China shall complete the preliminary examination of the application materials within 45 days from the deadline for project application. In accordance with the provisions of these measures, it shall accept and publish the basic information of the applicant, the research field and the name of the supporting unit.