# National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

> The NSFC is China's primary funder of basic and applied fundamental research. It supports investigators across all disciplines through merit-based grants and has driven the rapid expansion of Chinese scientific output.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/agencies/nsfc/](https://selltoscientists.com/agencies/nsfc/)*

**Country:** China
**Type:** government
**Budget:** $5.5B

## Programs

- General Program
- Key Program
- Major Research Plans
- National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars
- International Cooperation Program

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