China’s top young scientists rewarded with exponential growth in research grants

China’s best and brightest young scientists will get a significant long-term funding boost with the government offering up to 28 million yuan (US$3.8 million) over 15 years to support their research.

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), which funds most basic research, is extending and expanding its 4 million yuan talent scheme, offering five-year grants that will increase exponentially each term.