How to optimize the research funding mechanism and enhance the effectiveness of research funding has become an important part of accelerating the construction of a modern research system.This paper selects the small research grants program of the British Academy as the research object,and analyzes its exploration of innovative practices in the field of funding,value orientation,and selection procedures of funding recipients,summarizes the five characteristics of the small research grants program focusing on interdisciplinary research,paying attention to the international hotspots and social needs,attaching importance to the potential of young talents,promoting cooperation among a wide range of institutions,and innovating the evaluation mechanism.On the basis of clarifying our country,it also puts forward relevant countermeasures and suggestions from the dimensions of setting up interdisciplinary small amount special projects,increasing the broad evaluation criteria,innovating the project selection mechanism,and constructing a diversified funding system,with a view to providing references and lessons for the cultivation of projects.
small research grants mechanismBritish Academyscientific research managementhumanities and social sciencesinterdisciplinary