2016 major scientific research instrument development project reviewed in Beijing

The review meeting of 2016 national major scientific research instrument development project (free application) was held in Beijing Conference Center from July 12 to 14. Gao Ruiping, deputy director of NSFC, attended the meeting.

In 2016, 588 applications for national major instrument development projects (free applications) were accepted. After preliminary review and communication review, 115 projects were recommended by each Ministry of science for review. The meeting was divided into three groups, with 65 experts participating in the review. On the basis of fully listening to the report and discussion of the project applicant, the review experts selected 85 proposed projects after careful consideration and secret ballot. It is suggested that the funded projects will be submitted to the Commission meeting for approval after the budget review.