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NSFC General Program

Supports Flagship NSFC competitive grant for established lead investigators doing basic research across all scientific disciplines.

The General Program (面上项目) is NSFC's flagship competitive grant, open to established principal investigators at Chinese universities and research institutions. It covers all nine scientific departments and supports 4-year projects in mathematics, physical sciences, chemistry, life sciences, earth sciences, engineering, information sciences, management sciences, and health sciences.

As of 2023, di…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.nsfc.gov.cn