There is no restriction on the application of the Natural Science Foundation. In principle, assistant researchers can apply for all levels of projects. However, personally, it is more appropriate to apply for the Youth Science Fund and general projects for research assistance.

Assistant researcher is the intermediate title of scientific researcher in China. In addition to the * * * requirements that scientific researchers such as ideological, political and health conditions should meet, the main qualifications are: working as a research intern for more than 4 years, or working as a research intern for more than 2 years after obtaining a master's degree, or obtaining a doctorate, and having solid basic knowledge and professional knowledge in this discipline, and being able to conduct research independently; He has obtained research results of scientific significance or practical value or obvious achievements in other scientific work; Can guide junior researchers in their work; Proficient in reading foreign professional books and periodicals.