An Overview of the Differences in Funding Management Practices for Different Types of Research Projects
Following the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China,in line with the requirements of the"delegate power,manage better,and provide services"reform,both the central and local governments have successively issued a series of management methods for research project funds aimed at optimizing scientific research management and improving research performance.To ensure policy cohesion and implementation,this article analyzes the differences between various types of old and new research project fund management methods.The policy differences are mainly reflected in:simplifying budget preparation,streamlining and merging budget items;further delegating budget adjustment authority;increasing the proportion of indirect costs to reasonably compensate for human capital expenditures;implementing one-time comprehensive performance evaluations to reduce the administrative burden on researchers.In response to the issues encountered in implementation,suggestions are made to strengthen the management of research project funds from aspects such as improving the science and technology funding management methods,fully implementing the research financial assistant system,and enhancing the professional quality and capabilities of management personnel,in order to effectively"loosen the constraints and reduce the burden"for technological innovation.
Research projectsFund management systemDifferencesStreamlining and mergingDelegation of adjustment authority