The National Natural Science Foundation of China is a directly affiliated institution of the State Council, which is responsible for the management of natural science funds in China. The deputy director is a senior management position of the institution, and the level is bureau level. In addition to the deputy director, the agency also has the leadership positions of director (deputy ministerial level) and secretary-general (bureau level). The staffing of the National Natural Science Foundation of China is 200, including deputy director and other leading positions.