The National Natural Science Foundation of China is a deputy ministerial-level unit

"Natural Science Foundation" generally refers to fund projects established by various countries and regions to encourage innovation and development of natural sciences. Famous ones include the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the National Science Foundation (U S), the Science Foundation Ireland, the Czech Science Foundation, and the European Science Foundation. (European Science Foundation) etc. In our country, it generally refers to the National Natural Science Foundation of China. In addition, various provinces and regions often have corresponding levels of natural science funds established.

The National Natural Science Foundation of China, established in early 1986, is responsible for organizing, implementing, and managing National Natural Science Foundation projects, and provides funding nationwide in accordance with the national guidelines, policies, and plans for the development of science and technology, as well as the direction of science and technology development. Funding for basic research and applied research mainly comes from national financial allocations.