SCSIO Receives 46 NSFC Programs in 2010
The South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO) under Chinese Academy of Sciences has received 46 programs from National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) in 2010, an increase of 11 from 2009.
With a total research grant of 20.49 million Yuan, the 46 programs cover subjects ranging from mathematical science, chemical science, the Earth science to life science and medical science. What is especially exciting is that the programs for distinguished young scholars jumped from 16 in 2009 to 25 this year, showing SCSIO’s good momentum of sustainable development in R&D.
NSFC is an organization directly affiliated to the State Council of China for the management of the National Natural Science Fund. It supports basic research and some of applied research, identifies and fosters talented researchers in the realm of science and technology. NSFC programs are regarded as a presentation of research strength in China.
