Recently, the National Natural Science Foundation of China released an announcement regarding the evaluation results of centrally submitted project applications for the year 2023. Guangxi University has been granted a total of 152 projects across various categories of the National Natural Science Foundation, excluding the joint fund projects which are yet to be disclosed. This marks a significant increase of 16 projects compared to the year 2022, representing a growth of 11.8%. The number of approved projects has reached an all-time high for GXU.

Among the approved projects, there is one significant international (regional) collaborative research project, 24 general projects, 40 projects for young scientists fund, and 87 regional science fund projects. In a year-on-year comparison with 2022, there has been an uptick of 1 project in the general category, showcasing a growth rate of 4.3%. The projects of young scientists fund have witnessed an increase of 3 projects, reflecting an 8.1% growth. Notably, the regional science fund projects have surged by 13, marking an impressive growth rate of 17.6%. The top five schools in terms of the number of approved projects are the School of Resources, Environment and Materials; the School of Civil Engineering and Architecture; the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering; the School of Agriculture; and the School of Animal Science and Technology.

GXU places a strong emphasis on the application process for National Natural Science Foundation projects. Every year, GXU convene mobilization meetings to energize application efforts, with university leadership actively encouraging faculty members to engage proactively. GXU meticulously crafts a plan for the project application timeline, ensuring thorough preparation well in advance. The university also organize specialized training sessions conducted by renowned experts, both from within the university and external, to enhance the quality of project proposal writing. Simultaneously, they strengthen the internal and external expert review processes, ensuring the excellence of project proposals. Through these measures and meticulous oversight, the general quality of applications has shown steady improvement, resulting in a consistent rise in the number of approved projects.

Moving forward, GXU remains committed to a quality-driven and comprehensive approach to development. Using National Natural Science Foundation projects as a catalyst, GXU will expedite the production of high-level research achievements. This strategy involves continuous enhancement of foundational research capabilities and standards. By leveraging their strong research prowess, GXU aims to contribute significantly to the advancement of the “Double First-Class” initiative.