Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai

The Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (上海市自然科学基金) funds investigator-initiated basic research at Shanghai universities and research institutes. Two tracks: Type 1 General Projects (CNY 200,000) and Type 2 Youth Projects (CNY 250,000, age-capped at 35 for men / 38 for women). Project duration is 3 years. Annual call typically opens in January with a late-February deadline. Part of the Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan (科技创新行动计划). Applications are submitted via the STCSM online portal through the applicant's employing host institution in Shanghai.

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