If the project passes the completion acceptance and relies on the credit evaluation of the unit, the balance of the project funds will be arranged by the supporting unit within 2 years for the direct expenditure of basic research. If there is still a balance after 2 years, it will be returned to the Natural Science Foundation of China according to the original channel.

If the project fails to pass the final acceptance and rectification, or the credit evaluation of the relying unit is poor, the remaining funds will be returned to the Natural Science Foundation of China within 30 days after the acceptance conclusion is issued.

The extended information fund management institution shall, according to the national economic and social development plan, scientific and technological development plan and scientific and technological development situation, formulate the fund development plan and the annual fund project guide. The fund development plan shall specify the priority development areas, and the annual fund project guide shall specify the priority support project scope. The National Natural Science Foundation of China has set up special funds to train young scientific and technical talents.

When formulating the fund development plan and the annual fund project guide, the fund management institution shall widely listen to the opinions of institutions of higher learning, scientific research institutions, academic groups and relevant state organs and enterprises, and organize relevant experts to conduct scientific argumentation. The annual fund project guide shall be published 30 days before the start of accepting applications for fund-funded projects.

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