2023 NSFC Pilot Group Program of the RFIS-III
2023年度 国家自然科学基金外国资深学者研究基金团队试点项目
Aug 29, 2023
Sponsor:
National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
About:
NSFC established the Pilot Group Program of the RFIS-III, aiming to support foreign scientists with internationally recognized academic accomplishments and influence to lead research teams in cutting-edge fields of fundamental science.
Funding Scope:
The 2023 NSFC Pilot Group Program of the RFIS-III is now open for application, and this program aims to fund about 12 research projects in 17 areas. For more details, please refer to the official announcement (English ver.).
Areas to be Funded | The Corresponding Application Code (NSFC application codes) |
|---|---|
| 数学中的前沿问题 Cutting-edge issues in Mathematics | A01~A06 |
| 物理学前沿与应用 Frontiers and applications of Physics | A20~A30 |
| 物质的合成、创造方法及理论基础 Methods and theoretical foundations for the synthesis and creation of matter | B01\B03\B05\B07 |
| 能源资源高效转化与利用的化学、化工基础 Chemical and chemical engineering fundamentals for efficient conversion and utilization of energy resources | B02\B06\B08\B09 |
| 微生物多样性、分类与系统发育；微生物生理生化与代谢；微生物遗传与生物合成；微生物与环境互作 Microbial diversity, classification, and phylogenetics; Microbial physiology, biochemistry, and metabolism; Microbial genetics and biosynthesis; Microbial interactions with the environment | C01 |
| 系统神经生物学；神经系统结构与功能；认知神经生物学；生理与医学心理学 Systems Neuroscience; Neural system structure and function; Cognitive Neuroscience; Physiological and Medical Psychology | C09 |
| 包括高温高压的实验地球科学 Experimental geoscience with high temperatures and pressures | D01~D07 |
| 地球与行星科学 Earth and Planetary Sciences | D01~D07 |
| 无机非金属材料 Inorganic non-metallic materials | E02 |
| 机械设计与制造 Mechanical design and manufacturing | E05 |
| 6G无线通信系统理论与技术 Theory and technology of 6G wireless communication systems | F01 |
| 大规模预训练模型的数据构建与治理方法 Data construction and governance methods for large-scale pre-training models | F06 |
| 信息系统与管理 Information systems and management | G0112 |
| 计量经济与经济统计 Econometrics and economic statistics | G0301 |
| 重大慢性疾病诊疗效果提升的基础研究 Basic research on the improvement of diagnosis and treatment of major chronic diseases | H01~H35 |
| 重大传染病致病机制及干预策略 Pathogenesis and intervention strategies of major infectious diseases | H21\H30 |
| 统计物理学与复杂社会系统 Statistical Physics and complex social systems | T04（受理代码 Acceptance Code） |
Note: When filling in the application code in the application form, the applicant should select the application code from the corresponding application codes mentioned above, and try to select the secondary application code (4-digit number). For applicants in the field of "Statistical physics and complex social systems", please first select the acceptance code T04 assigned by the Department of Interdisciplinary Science, and then fill in the application form by selecting the application codes of no less than two departments from A-H according to the content of the research.
Funding Amount & Period：
NSFC will provide up to 4,500,000 RMB per project (Direct Cost). The funding period is three years. Applicants should fill out 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2026 for the research period in their applications.
Eligibility Requirements:
• The applicant must have foreign nationalities;
• Each applicant must be a senior professional title holder (i.e., Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor);
• Possessing internationally recognized academic achievements and influence;
• During the funding period, the applicant should commit at least 9 months/per year to work at the host institution;
• Each applicant must form a research team of no less than five people (including the applicant);
• Those who have received funding from the NSFC Research Fund for International Scientists, NSFC Major Program, NSFC Key Program, NSFC Major Research Plan, NSFC Distinguished Young Scientist Program, NSFC Innovative Research Groups Program, and NSFC Fundamental Science Center Program (including funded projects in 2023) as PIs cannot apply;
• In order to ensure PIs focusing on research work, the PI shall not apply for any other grant programs except the NSFC Distinguished Young Scientist Program during the funding period;
• The restriction “two projects allowed in total applied or led by the same senior professional title holder” DOES NOT apply to this program;
• Other restrictions stated in the 2023 NSFC Grants Application Guideline apply to this program.
• Each project cannot have more than two cooperative institutions (A total of no more than three institutions).
Important Dates:
| DATES (Shanghai Time) | TO BE COMPLETED |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2023 | Faculty who intend to apply should notify us by email at shanghai.researchgrants@nyu.edu. |
| September 18, 2023 | Please send your application to the Research Grants Office for NYU Shanghai institutional review. |
| September 27, 2023 | Applicants submit the final application online. |