Abstract

Objective To provide references to NSF funding policy and planning based on the grant project analysis. Methods Funding grants of NSF Distinguished Young Scholars in medical field during 2011-2015 were collected, and compared with the data of 2001-2010. Indicator data was analyzed including grant distribution in supporting institutes, geography locations and medical subject. Results In recent 5 years, the number of application for the grant is increasing, while the funding number stays the same. The universities governed by Ministry of Education and China Academy of Science are the primary grantee institutions. Beijing, Shanghai, and other developed areas got more grants than other provinces. Most grants were focused on oncology, neurology and psychology, medical imaging and medical engineering, and pathogen biology and infection. Conclusions The funding number of NSF supporting for Distinguished Young Scholars should be incresed with applications increasing. The supporting covers in areas, institutes and medical subjects should be extensively. Key words: The National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars; Medical field; Application and funding

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