The country has officially issued a notice, confirming the increase!

The country has officially issued a notice, confirming the increase!

The country has officially issued a notice, confirming the increase!

 

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The day before yesterday (November 4), the National Natural Science Foundation of China officially issued a notice, officially announcing matters related to the adjustment of the fund management of the National Natural Science Foundation of China
.

The day before yesterday (November 4), the National Natural Science Foundation of China officially issued a notice, officially announcing matters related to the adjustment of the fund management of the National Natural Science Foundation of China
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The relevant matters are notified as follows:

The relevant matters are notified as follows:

 

1.
Expansion of the scope of implementation of the funding contract system

1.
Expanding the scope of implementation of the funding contract system 1.
Expanding the scope of implementation of the funding contract system

 

On the basis of the pilot funding system for the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars in the previous period, from 2021, the newly approved Youth Science Fund projects and the Outstanding Youth Science Fund projects will be included in the scope of implementation of the contract system.
Those approved in 2020 and before will not be adjusted

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On the basis of the pilot funding system for the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars in the previous period, from 2021, the newly approved Youth Science Fund projects and the Outstanding Youth Science Fund projects will be included in the scope of implementation of the contract system.

 

Direct and indirect costs are no longer divided into project funding application and approval, and scientific research personnel are supported to carry out research work in the form of total funding .
When the project applicant submits the application and the approved project leader submits the plan, there is no need to prepare the project budget , and the project leader independently decides on the use of funds in accordance with relevant regulations .

Direct and indirect costs are no longer divided into project funding application and approval, and scientific research personnel are supported to carry out research work in the form of total funding .
When the project applicant submits the application and the approved project leader submits the plan, there is no need to prepare the project budget , and the project leader independently decides on the use of funds in accordance with relevant regulations .

 

 

When the project is completed, the supporting unit shall disclose relevant project and fund management and use information and accept internal supervision in accordance with the requirements of the "Fund Management Measures"

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When the project is completed, the supporting unit shall disclose relevant project and fund management and use information and accept internal supervision in accordance with the requirements of the "Fund Management Measures"
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For the supporting units approved by the National Science Fund for Outstanding Youth, Science Fund for Outstanding Youth, and Science Fund for Young Scientists in 2021, the contractual internal management system should be formulated and filed with the Natural Science Foundation of China before June 30, 2022 ; If the record has been completed but needs to be revised again, the revision work shall also be completed and re-recorded before the above-mentioned time

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For the supporting units approved by the National Science Fund for Outstanding Youth, Science Fund for Outstanding Youth, and Science Fund for Young Scientists in 2021, the contractual internal management system should be formulated and filed with the Natural Science Foundation of China before June 30, 2022 ; If the record has been completed but needs to be revised again, the revision work shall also be completed and re-recorded before the above-mentioned time

 

2.
Further increase the proportion of indirect expenses

2.
Further increase the proportion of indirect expenses 2.

Further increase the proportion of indirect expenses

Starting from August 5, 2021, for projects that have implemented a budget system and approved indirect costs, the proportion of indirect costs will be further increased

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Starting from August 5, 2021, for projects that have implemented a budget system and approved indirect costs, the proportion of indirect costs will be further increased

 

Indirect costs are determined according to a certain proportion of direct costs after deducting equipment purchase costs.

The part of 5 million yuan and below is 30%; the part of more than 5 million to 10 million yuan is 25%; the part of more than 10 million yuan is 20%
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Indirect costs are determined according to a certain proportion of direct costs after deducting equipment purchase costs.
The part of 5 million yuan and below is 30%; the part of more than 5 million to 10 million yuan is 25%; the part of more than 10 million yuan is 20%
.

 

 

For mathematics and other purely theoretical basic research budget-based projects, further increase the proportion of indirect expenses
.
Currently, pilot projects are carried out in the field of mathematics, and the proportion has increased to 60%/50%/40%
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For mathematics and other purely theoretical basic research budget-based projects, further increase the proportion of indirect expenses
.
Currently, pilot projects are carried out in the field of mathematics, and the proportion has increased to 60%/50%/40%
.

 

Innovative research group projects and joint fund projects maintain the original indirect cost structure ratio
.
For projects that have implemented a budget system and previously unapproved indirect expenses, the original unapproved indirect expenses management method shall be maintained
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Innovative research group projects and joint fund projects maintain the original indirect cost structure ratio
.
For projects that have implemented a budget system and previously unapproved indirect expenses, the original unapproved indirect expenses management method shall be maintained
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Examination and approval of budget system project funds will continue to use the original method
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The project applicant only prepares the direct cost budget when applying for the project.
After the direct cost is reviewed and approved, the Natural Science Foundation of China will independently verify the indirect cost according to the supporting unit in the following year
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Examination and approval of budget system project funds will continue to use the original method
.
The project applicant only prepares the direct cost budget when applying for the project.
After the direct cost is reviewed and approved, the Natural Science Foundation of China will independently verify the indirect cost according to the supporting unit in the following year
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For the indirect cost management of the ongoing research project approved before August 5, 2021, the supporting unit shall take overall consideration of the actual situation of the unit, and after full consultation with the project leader, determine whether to implement the new indirect cost policy and adjust it by itself
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For the indirect cost management of the ongoing research project approved before August 5, 2021, the supporting unit shall take overall consideration of the actual situation of the unit, and after full consultation with the project leader, determine whether to implement the new indirect cost policy and adjust it by itself
.

 

 

 

 

3.
Simplify budgeting

3.
Simplify budget preparation 3.
Simplify budget preparation

　　

　　

For budgetary projects approved after August 5, 2021, the direct cost budget items will be further streamlined and merged into three categories : equipment costs, business costs, and labor costs during the budget preparation process .

For budgetary projects approved after August 5, 2021, the direct cost budget items will be further streamlined and merged into three categories : equipment costs, business costs, and labor costs during the budget preparation process .

 

 

In the direct costs, except for equipment costs over 500,000 yuan, other costs only provide basic calculation instructions
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In the direct costs, except for equipment costs over 500,000 yuan, other costs only provide basic calculation instructions
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Fourth, decentralize budget adjustment power

Fourth, decentralize budget adjustment power

　　

　　

For all currently under research and newly approved budgetary projects, the right to adjust the budget of equipment costs is delegated to the supporting unit, and all other direct cost adjustments except equipment costs are delegated to the project leader, who is in charge of the actual needs of scientific research activities.
Arrange independently
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For all currently under research and newly approved budgetary projects, the right to adjust the budget of equipment costs is delegated to the supporting unit, and all other direct cost adjustments except equipment costs are delegated to the project leader, who is in charge of the actual needs of scientific research activities.
Arrange independently
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5.
Expanding the scope of labor expenses

5.
Expanding the scope of labor expenses

　　

　　

For all types of projects currently under research and newly approved , on the basis of the original scope of labor expenses, social insurance subsidies and housing provident funds paid by the employers of the project employees can be included in the scope of expenditure
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For all types of projects currently under research and newly approved , on the basis of the original scope of labor expenses, social insurance subsidies and housing provident funds paid by the employers of the project employees can be included in the scope of expenditure
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6.
Other matters

6.
Other matters 6.
Other matters

　　

　　

For the projects that have been approved , the related fund management and expenditures will be implemented in accordance with the original policy, and no adjustments will be made
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For the projects that have been approved , the related fund management and expenditures will be implemented in accordance with the original policy, and no adjustments will be made
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Article Source:

Article Source:

Official website of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 

Official website of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 

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