China increases funding for early-career scientists
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Nature
The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) will increase funding for early-career projects by 50%.
An additional 12,000 projects will be financed, totaling approximately 3.6 billion yuan (US$531 million).
The move aims to address intense competition for research funding and jobs among young academics.
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China increases funding for early-career scientists
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National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
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China
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May 2026
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