2019 Fundamental Public Welfare Research Program

2019 Fundamental Public Welfare Research Program

1. Natural Science Foundation projects mainly focus on the fundamental research, applied research and strategic frontier technology research in the fields of natural sciences, engineering sciences, and management sciences.
2. Public welfare technology applied research, including analysis and testing, experimental animal projects, mainly support public and non-profit, technological development with clear application directions and prospects.
3. International cooperation projects aim to encourage researchers to work with researchers in the “Belt and Road” countries and developed countries to carry out international scientific and technological cooperation.

1) Qualification

1. The applicant, as a principal investigator, can only apply for one project. The applicant, as a team member, can only participate in two projects. The principal investigator who undertakes a provincial scientific and technological plan project can apply for the Provincial Outstanding Young Scientists Fund.
2. The applicant is required to work no less than 6 months every year in the supporting institute (Wenzhou-Kean University) during the period from the beginning to the end of his/her project.
3. The applicant whose project is accepted and supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2018, will not be accepted and sponsored by Zhejiang Natural Science Foundation of China for Youth, General Projects, and Applied Research Projects.

2) Schedule

Online application:  April 25. 2018 – Mar. 25, 2018.
Since Office of Research and Sponsored Programs shall do pre-qualification examination, all the applicants are required to submit online applications before 4:00 p.m. May 22, 2018. and the hardcopy before 12:00 p.m. May 25, 2018. Submission later than the schedule will not be accepted. Thank you for cooperation.

ORSP shall examine hardcopies and materials strictly and ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the information. Any violation or dishonesty found by the provincial department of education will lead to the ban (three years) of application qualification.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Xiangxiang ZHU zhuxiangxiang@wku.edu.cn.

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs