In the early 1980s, the National Natural Science Foundation was put forward by 89 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in a letter to the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, with the aim of promoting the reform of China's science and technology system and changing the allocation of scientific research funds.
As one of the main channels to support basic research in China, the National Natural Science Foundation focuses on supporting researchers in universities and scientific research institutions with good research conditions and strength.
Natural science funds can be divided into general projects, key projects, major projects, major research plans, national science funds for outstanding young scholars, overseas, Hong Kong and Macao young scholars cooperative research funds, innovative research group science funds, national basic science talent training funds, special projects, co-funded projects and international (regional) cooperation and exchange projects.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-National Natural Science Foundation Project