INTRODUCTION AND ANALYSIS OF NSFC PROJECTS OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY IN 2014

The NSFC proposals and grants of engineering geology in 2014 are analyzed. The number of proposals falls. The number of the general program proposals has fallen substantially in recent two years. The peer-reviewed experts accurately grasp the scale of peer-review about the proposals especially the proposals for the NSFC Young Scientists Fund. The age distribution of the applicants tends to be reasonable. There are reasonable differences of funded ratios between different age groups. The young scientists do not actively participate in the grants of National Science Fund for Distinguished Young and Excellent Young Scientists Fund. The applicant of the Key Program tended to be older. The project principals of the Key Program tend to be older severely.