Science Diplomacy - Feng Feng

NSFC and Science Diplomacy

FENG Feng Sept. 9, 2016

STS Forum Sri Lanka 2016

Mission:

Support basic research

Identify and foster talented researchers

Strengthen international cooperation

Promote socioeconomic development

Funding Areas:

Natural Sciences and Engineering

Health Sciences and Management Sciences

国际合作局 Bureau of International Cooperation

National Natural Science Foundation of China

NSFC | 国家自然科学基金委员会 National Natural Science Foundation of China


What we want to be


We want to be a true

FRIEND of scientists.

Fair

Rewarding

International

Efficient

Numerous

Diversified


Global Partnerships of Chinese Scientists


In 2014, scientists from mainland

China collaborated with partners

in 94 nations.

Source: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v527/n7577_supp/fig_tab/527S68a_G1.html

http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v527/n7577_supp/fig_tab/527S68a_G1.html

http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v527/n7577_supp/fig_tab/527S68a_G1.html


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NSFC-Asia Partnership


Feb. 25,2016

Chairperson of NSF, Prof. Sirimali Fernando Visited NSFC

March 14,2016

Vice President of NSFC, Prof. Liu C.Q. visited NSF

NSF of Sri Lanka--NSFC Cooperation


April 7,2016, Chairman of NSF Prof. Sirimali Fernando and

President of NSFC Prof Yang Wei Signed the MOU

NSF of Sri Lanka--NSFC Cooperation


Globalization --- Diplomacy

Diplomacy: soft----hard

Science, Culture, Economy, Politics, Military

Global Issues

environmental degradation, health, energy,

and climate change

Science Diplomacy


Science Diplomacy---

The use of scientific collaborations among nations

to address common problems and to build

constructive international partnerships.

Science Diplomacy


Link Science and Foreign Policy

Science Diplomacy----

The primary objectives of Science diplomacy is to

share the science resource including research

facilities and human resources beyond a nation’s

borders

Meet the Global Challenges

Science Diplomacy


Science Diplomacy


“Science in diplomacy”: Science can provide advice to

inform and support foreign policy objectives.

“Diplomacy for science”: Diplomacy can facilitate

international scientific cooperation.

“Science for diplomacy”: Scientific cooperation can

improve international relations.

Realization of national interests and strengthening the

industry's international competitiveness.

Workshops

Scientists Exchange Projects

Joint Research Projects

Research Fund for International

Young Scientists

NSFC---Science Diplomacy



International Cooperative Programs


During 2006-2015, NSFC witnessed dramatic increase of annual budget for MoU-based international projects, and funded 5,200 international cooperative projects with a total budget of 1.64 billion RMB.

In 2015, the funding for international joint research projects accounts for 94.9% of the total budget for MoU-based cooperative programs.

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INVESTMENT China’s economy relies on innovation.

The central government pledges to increase funding for science and technology.

In 2000, China spent about as much on R&D as France; now it invests more in this

area than the European Union (PPP). China’s total R&D spend grew from 245 billion

RMB in 2005 to 1422 billion RMB in 2015.


Basic Research in China


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Nature, 534: 453 (2016)

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Acknowledgement：Nature

OUT-PUTS

Top Chinese institutions are

breaking into lists of the world’s

best, and the nation has created

some unparalleled facilities.

Research capacity has grown

rapidly, and now quality is on the

rise.


Basic Research in China


Nature, 534: 452 (2016) Nature Index 2015 Global

Science Diplomacy challenges

Lack of connection between Science policy and

foreign policy

The role of Science as a useful instrument for

foreign policy still need to strengthen.

Domestic Science assets need to be transferred to

its diplomatic capabilities

Science Diplomacy


Thank you for your attention!

国际合作局 Bureau of International Cooperation NSFC | 国家自然科学基金委员会 National Natural Science Foundation of China

S & T Policy-making in China

-- Overall Management Structure

As a result of China’s S&T system reform and as a means of

transforming the allocation of scientific research funds;

Recommended by 89 fellows of Chinese Academy of

Sciences and authorized by the State Council of China;

Established on February 14th, 1986, under the jurisdiction of

the State Council, as one of the major funding channels for

basic research in China.


Who we are


NSFC Organization


Workshops

Scientists Exchange Projects

Joint Research Projects

Research Fund for International Young Scientists


International Cooperative Programs


In 2015, 25 rounds of bilateral or multilateral call for proposals were

launched in different scientific fields between NSFC and its partner

organizations:

NSF, NIH (USA) CIHR (Canada) NRF (Korea) JSPS, JST (Japan)

DFG (Germany) ANR (France) RCUK (UK) NWO (Netherlands)

AF (Finland) DNRF (Denmark) FWF (Austria) VR(Sweden)

ISF(Israel) DG-Research(EU) RGC (Hong Kong)

CGIAR, UNEP, IUPAC, IIASA, etc. (International organization)


Funding Outputs


During 2005-2015, Chinese scientists published

1.58 million international research articles, and

NSFC funded 62.1% of Chinese research papers,

or 11.5% of global academic output.

Nature, 534: 467 (2016)

Presentations & Public Speaking

Science Diplomacy - Feng Feng