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N ational N atural S cience F oundation of C hina ( NSFC ) : Cooperation with Europe

Explore the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) policies, missions, and values in fostering international cooperation with European countries. Learn about cost-share programs, joint thematic calls, fellowships, and major international cooperation programs. Discover opportunities for Chinese researchers in collaboration with Europe and recommendations for enhancing research partnerships.

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N ational N atural S cience F oundation of C hina ( NSFC ) : Cooperation with Europe

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  1. National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) : Cooperation with Europe An Overview

  2. NSFC: Policy, Mission, and Values • Corporate Policy: A central funding organization for basic research under the jurisdiction of the State Council of China • More than 90% of budget from central government; • Budget in 2015: 22.2 billion RMB ( ~30 billion Euros); • Proposals received in 2015: ~ 170, 000 • Mission: To support the development of Chinese science and basic research at a high international level, to foster talents for science and research, and to contribute to the advancement of cultural and knowledge-base society in China.

  3. NSFC: Policy, Mission, and Values • Values: • Excellence and competition: to adopts the peer review system to select the best proposal for support for high quality research • Independence: to ensure and safeguard the freedom in science and research (around 70% of the budget goes to curiosity-driven bottom-up research) • Equal treatment of all disciplines: to treats all researchers according to the same standards • Transparency and fairness: to makes every effort to avoid conflicts of interest, to communicate its methods and decision-making process clearly • Equal opportunities: to evaluates grant applications without regard to the applicant's position or academic degree

  4. International Cooperation - a Key Strategy 78 Agreements/MoUs with Institutions in 39 Countries and Regions Cost-Share Programs: Mobility; Fellowships; Joint Thematic Calls； Major International Cooperation Programs

  5. Mobility Grants with European Countries Annual call for 2/3 years projects NSFC-CNRS France NSFC-RS UK NSFC-RSE UK NSFC-RFBR Russia NSFC-VR Sweden NSFC-STINT Sweden NSFC-FWO Belgium Case by Case NSFC-DFG Germany NSFC-NWO Netherlands NSFC-AF Finland NSFC-CAS Czech Republic

  6. Joint Thematic Calls with European Countries NSFC-ANR France: water management, infectious disease NSFC-DFG Germany:stem cell NSFC-NWO Netherlands: advanced materials NSFC-RFBR Russia: math & physics, ICT NSFC-FWF Austria: experimental physics, medical science NSFC-FCT Portugal: marine science NSFC-RCUK UK:low-carbon cities; natural hazard; urban transformation AMR; Agri-tech remote sensing

  7. Fellowships NSFC-RS Newton Advanced Fellowships (UK, annual call in all areas, 3-year program) NSFC-ERCParticipation of Chinese researchers in ERC-funded projects (ERC, annual call, 6-12 months stay in Europe) Research Fund for International Young Scientists - Foreign young researchers (<35) to work in China for 6-12 months

  8. Major International Cooperation Program with European Countries Big investment on both sides to tackle major scientific issues; Top-down Designed Consortium and Integrated Program; NSFC-RCUK (100 million RMB from NSFC; 8.6 million Pounds from RCUK) (Critical Zone Research; Air Pollution and Human Health)

  9. NSFC’s Cooperation with EU • Administrative Arrangement b/w NSFC and DG-Research to implement Coordinated Calls signed on Mar. 26, 2010; • First joint call in Biomateriallaunched in July, 2012 • 28 proposals received • Peer review (2 Chinese: 2 European) • Dec.10-14 Panel review • 3 finally funded: 9 million RMB from NSFC A successful initiative Continue the discussion and Perfect the scheme; Look forward to broader and more substantial cooperation.

  10. Recommendations for Chinese Researchers • Europe is a place with the most innovative countries and the richest innovative resources; China-Europe collaboration in Science and Innovation has been enjoying a sound environment and steady growth and expansion; • From NSFC side: a broad platform and extensive network for collaboration with European countries has been set up, with mature and successful schemes and a trustworthy partnership; • -- DO Check our website for the abundant opportunities offered !!! • (www.nsfc.gov.cn)

  11. And meanwhile, we look forward to: Further and broader collaboration with European countries; More Joint thematic calls with EU; Reciprocal Funding for European researchers to work in China: ERC Exploration of new schemes for collaboration…

  12. THANK YOU!

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