Nature.com July 03, 2026 • 07:46

China boosts prestigious grants for young scientists — will it ease competition? - Nature

The National Natural Science Foundation of China says it will fund an extra 12,000 projects from this year.

Early-career scientists in China face intense competition for entry-level jobs. Credit: Xinhua/Shutterstock
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China boosts prestigious grants for young scientists — will it ease competition? - Nature

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