In 20 14, NSFC supported 600,000 ~ 950,000 general programs and 230,000 ~ 270,000 youth science funds.

The general project is the main part of the research project series of the National Natural Science Foundation, which supports the scientific and technical personnel engaged in basic research to independently select topics within the scope of the National Natural Science Foundation's funding, carry out innovative scientific research, and promote the balanced, coordinated and sustainable development of various disciplines.

Extended data:

General projects are the most basic types of projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation, and their funds account for about 60% of the total amount of the National Natural Science Foundation.

The project applicant shall meet the following conditions:

1, having undertaken basic research projects or other basic research experience;

2, with senior professional and technical positions (titles) or have a doctorate, or 2 with the same research field, with senior professional and technical positions (titles) recommended by scientific and technical personnel.

References:

National Natural Science Foundation _ Baidu Encyclopedia