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Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai

Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai

Supports Shanghai researchers through the Natural Science Foundation with basic research funding in scientific fields.

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The Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (上海市自然科学基金), part of the Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan administered by the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission (STCSM), funds investigator-initiated basic research projects conducted at Shanghai-registered host institutions. The 2026 cycle follows an annual pattern consistent with the 2025 intake, which had a subm…

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Basic research across all natural science disciplines, investigator-initiated, conducted at Shanghai host institutions, with no sectoral quota.

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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.36 months
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: research.shanghai.nyu.edu