National Natural Science Foundation of China promotes the innovation and development of brain science: A case study of clinical institute’s research management / 中华医学科研管理杂志

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Objective:To discuss the role of National Natural Science Foundation of China in promoting the innovation and development of Brain Science.Methods:Based on the data of Beijing Neurosurgical Institute for application and funding of NSFC from 2010 to 2019, statistically analyzed the number, category, grants, application code and SCI papers funded by NSFC.Results:The main research direction of Beijing Neurosurgical Institute is basic and clinical application of neurological diseases. The number of applications and funds for the institute has been increasing steadily, with 112 NSFC projects approved in the past ten years. General Programs and Young Scientists Funds are 83.04% of the total projects. And SCI papers funded by NSFC has increased significantly.Conclusions:With the guidance and guarantee of the NSFC, the institute has defined the development direction combined of basic and clinical research, promoted international cooperation and communication, strengthened the cooperation between hospital and institute, implemented fine management, optimized the talent team, improved the output and transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and promoted the innovation and development of Brain Science.