On August 23, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) announced the results of the 2024 national funding applications. SDFMU was awarded funding for a total of 149 projects. Compared to the same period last year, the number of projects approved under the Department of Medical Sciences of NSFC increased by 10.3%, and the number of general projects grew by 9.3%. For two consecutive years, the university has ranked third in project approvals among universities in Shandong and first among provincially administered universities. Other types of projects received during the centralized application period are still under review or approval.

SDFMU is committed to serving the country’s major strategic initiatives and the coordinated development strategy of Shandong. It implements the “135 Project” and aligns with the “2024·6610 Action Plan”,focusing on four key goals to continuously deepen its academic enhancement program. SDFMU strives for original innovation, actively engages in organized research focused on solving clinical problems, builds platforms for joint innovation between clinical and basic sciences, and consolidates efforts in scientific development. These initiatives aim to drive development through interconnected research and provide significant scientific support for building a first-class university focused on applied research.