2022 NSFC special project “Environmental Chemical Behavior and Effects of Microplastics” project guide
(1). The scientific problem to be addressed
a. The formation, migration and transformation process and mechanism of microplastics in the environment.
b. Ecotoxicity and health effects of microplastics.
(2). Funding research fields
a. New detection methods and pollution characteristics of microplastics in the environment.
b. Interfacial chemical behaviour of microplastics in the environment.
c. Toxicity and health effects of microplastics in the environment.
d. The principle of reduction and control of microplastics in the environment.
(3). Funding scheme
The project period is 4 years. No more than 1 project will be funded for each research field, and the average funding amount is about 3 million yuan per project.
(4). Application Requirements
a. Eligibility for application.
i. Applicant should have experience in undertaking basic research projects
ii. Applicant should have a senior professional and technical position (title)
Postdoctoral researchers at the doctoral station, those who are pursuing a graduate degree, and those who do not have a depending organization or who works in a non- depending organization are not allowed to apply as applicants.
b. Provisions on the limited application.
i. This special project is not counted in the application limit during application. After the applications are officially accepted after the NSFC decides on whether to award the project or not and after the project is granted, it will be counted in the application limit.
ii. The applicant can only apply for one research project in one special program in the same year.
iii. Applicant should follow the limited application regulations required by the “Application Regulations” section of the “2022 NSFC Project Guidelines”
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