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Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund

Guangdong Basic & Applied Basic Research Fund

Funds Guangdong universities and institutes through tiered support from early to large programmes.

The Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund (广东省基础与应用基础研究基金) is Guangdong Province's flagship basic-science research foundation, functioning at the provincial level analogously to China's national NSFC. It is administered by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Fund Committee under GDSTC. The fund encompasses multiple sub-program streams: the core Provincial Natural Science Found

Fundamental and applied-basic research across all scientific disciplines for Guangdong institutions, with joint sub-funds co-funded by municipalities and enterprises for targeted priority areas including biomedicine.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: gdstc.gd.gov.cn