A study on the evaluation of the satisfaction of researchers on the implementation of fundamental research funds policy for China's national research institutes
Fundamental Research Funds(FRF)represents one type of science and technology block grant policies in China,ai-ming to address the challenges of the current research funding mode dominated by competitive project funding,characterized by excessive competition and insufficient stability;and to support national research institutions and universities in conducting cutting-edge topic research and cultivating outstanding talents as the startup and leveraged funding.Based on a policy assessment per-spective,this paper constructs a satisfaction analysis model for the FRF policy implementation,grounded in the dual-factor the-ory of motivation and hygiene.Employing a dataset comprising 4,016 survey responses,the study leverages multiple linear re-gression and textual analysis to examine the factors influencing policy implementation satisfaction and to suggest policy implica-tions.The results of the multiple linear regression analysis indicated:(1)a positive relationship between the FRF amount obtained by researchers and their satisfaction with policy implementation;(2)among the low-satisfaction group,a negative relationship between funding pressure and the satisfaction with FRF policy implementation;(3)a negative relationship between researchers'age and satisfaction with FRF policy implementation;and(4)a negative relationship between researchers'job ranks and satis-faction with FRF policy implementation.Textual analysis revealed that:(1)the entire sample group agreed on the necessity for an increased amount of FRF fun-ding,to fully leverage its startup mechanism and allocate the funding catering to practical needs;(2)the high-satisfaction group suggested to set up a reward-and-punishment mechanism and advocates more investment in major research equipment and platforms;and(3)the low-satisfaction group focused more on the justification and fairness of the policy implementation.Lastly,the paper proposed the following policy implications based on the research findings:(1)further optimization of the FRF distribution patterns and alignment research projects with national strategic needs;(2)emphasis on the startup and levera-ging roles of FRF,targeting at key groups;and(3)ensuing transparency in project management and processes.
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