The latest news and top stories on National Natural Science Foundation of China. A Beijing-based governmental research foundation, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) is dedicated to supporting basic research fostering scientific talent and promoting scientific and technological progress. Its main areas of focus include providing grants for a wide range of scientific disciplines talent development and research infrastructure. Established in 1986 the NSFC is recognised as China's primary funding mechanism for basic research significantly contributing to the nation's innovative capability and socioeconomic advancement.