On August 24th, the results of the 2023 National Natural Science Foundation application review were announced. Guizhou University was granted 182 National Natural Science Foundation projects, including 1 key project, 14 general projects, 36 young scientist projects, 130 regional projects, and 1 special project. The total direct funding reaches 61.64 million yuan. This is a remarkable achievement. Academician Song Bao'an, President of Guizhou University obtained his third key project from the National Natural Science Foundation. The approved projects cover seven disciplines, including mathematical and physical sciences, chemical sciences, life sciences, earth sciences, engineering and materials sciences, information sciences, and management sciences.

Guizhou University attaches great importance to the application for the National Natural Science Foundation projects. It emphasizes the cultivation of a culture for projects application and prioritizes scientific theories and fundamental research in the field of applications. Special funds have been set up to nurture academic talents, creating a favorable environment for project application. Distinguished experts are invited to providespecialized guidance for different types of projects, which effectively improved the quality of project applications. 2023 has been the fourth consecutive year with over 150 approved projects.

In recent years, Guizhou University has seized the opportunities presented by collaborative construction at the national and provincial levels, as well as the development of "Double First Class" initiatives. It has propelled its high-quality development, aligning with the technological needs of high-quality development in Guizhou Province. Emphasizing intrinsic development, distinctive progress, and innovative growth, Guizhou University has advanced both national and provincial collaborative construction and the "Double First Class" construction. It has provided robust technological support for the nation's self-reliance and empowerment in science and technology, as well as the modernization of Guizhou.

Editor: Pang Aizhong

Chief Editor: Li Xufeng

Senior Editor: Yang Nan

Translator: Wang Xiaomin