According to the relevant data of Baidu Library, the number of pages required for the project report of the National Natural Youth Fund is generally about 40 pages, including 4-5 pages of project basis and references, and 2 pages of content, objectives and key issues.

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.