Program 973

Chinese research program

973 Program (Chinese: 973计划) or also known as National Basic Research Program is a basic research program initiated by the People's Republic of China to achieve technology and strategic edge in various scientific fields and especially the development of the rare earth minerals industry.^[1]^[2] The program was absorbed alongside the 863 Program into the "National Key R&D Program" in 2016.^[3]

History

The program was initiated in 1997 by the Chinese government to develop basic research, innovations and technologies aligned with national priorities in economic development and social development.^[1] The program was managed by the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology.^[4] Natural Science Foundation of China is also involved in coordinating the research with the program.^[5]

Over the years the program has dedicated funding to areas such as agriculture, health, information, energy, environment, resources, population and materials.^[1]^[5]

Project funding

The central government has in the past funded projects for a term of no more than five years.^[6] Recently, the funding model has changed to 2 + 3 years. Two years after the project has been implemented, it will be assessed by a special panel and allocate funding accordingly.^[6]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "National Basic Research Program of China". Archived from the original on 12 June 2007. Retrieved 7 June 2007.
^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 February 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^ "Press Conference on the "Launch and Implementation of the National Key R&D Program": Summary Transcript". Center for Security and Emerging Technology. 13 September 2021. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
^ "Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China". www.most.gov.cn. Archived from the original on 27 November 2010. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
^ ^a ^b http://www.swissnexchina.org/activities/ongoing-projects-1/091029_overview_stchina.pdf^{[permanent dead link]}
^ ^a ^b "National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program)". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2011.