The practice of leapfrog development of the National Natural Science Foundation by the lean application management

Abstract

Objective To explore the lean management model for the application of National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). Methods Under the framework of lean management, Peking University Third Hospital (PUTH) tapped potential through the earlier stage survey and policy guidance, focused on improving efficiency based on discipline and talent, curriculum service were also provided to bolster application quality. This paper reviewed the NSFC application situation of PUTH in 2014-2016 and compared with 2011-2013, summarized the management experience. Results All the indexes increased significantly during 2014-2016, also achieved a breakthrough in talent projects. Compared with 2011-2013, the application number of 2014-2016 increased by 34.8%, meanwhile, both the support number and amount of NSFC increased 44.2% and 111.6% respectively. We also achieved 71.8% growth and added 5 experts in high-end talent projects. Conclusions The lean management significantly improves the management efficiency, and we hope to make reference to other clinical hospitals in promoting basic research management. Key words: National Natural Science Foundation; Application management; Lean management,