2026 NSFC Joint Funds
2026年度国家自然科学基金联合基金
May 28, 2026
The Official Announcement in Chinese
Sponsors:
National Nature Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited
China General Technology Research Institute
COFCO Corporation
Ministry of Transport, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited
About:
NSFC collaborates with relevant sectors, provincial governments and enterprises to establish the Joint Funds, supporting basic research in agreed scientific and technological fields. Call for Proposals for different programs are announced throughout the year.
Programs and Areas:
Below please see a brief summary of Joint Funds that are open for application recently. Please log in the NSFC Grants system and refer to the respective program announcements for full details.
| Grant Type | Sponsors | Areas |
| Joint Funds for Shipping Innovation | NSFC & Ministry of Transport, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited | B03, B08, D05, E03, E11, E12, F02, G01, |
| Joint Funds for Enterprise Innovation and Development (Third Batch) | NSFC & COFCO Corporation | C13, C17, C18, C20, C21 |
| Joint Funds for Innovation and Development of Private Enterprises | NSFC & Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited | A20, B05, B09, E02, E03, E04, E06, E07 |
| Joint Funds for Fundamental Research in General Technology | NSFC & China General Technology Research Institute | Codes under F. Information Science |
| Joint Funds for Integrated Innovation | Codes under A., C, D, E and F. |
Eligibility:
- Applicant should have experience to conduct basic research and hold a senior professional title (Tenure-track Assistant Prof. or above).
- Joint Funds are counted towards the “two-project” limit.
For further details on applicant eligibility, please refer to the respective program guide and the 2026 NSFC Program Guide.
Important Dates:
| DATES (Shanghai Time) | TO BE COMPLETED |
|---|---|
| By June 5, 2026 | Faculty who intend to apply should notify us at shanghai.researchgrants@nyu.edu. |
| By June 22, 2026 | Please send your application materials to us for an institutional review. |
| By 4PM July 1, 2026 | Applicants submit the final version of their applications online. |