The NSTC is currently reviewing a draft amendment to certain provisions of the “Guidelines for Handling and Reviewing Academic Ethics Cases.”
Key points of the proposed amendments include:
- For violations of academic ethics related to NSTC-funded projects, the severity of each case will be considered individually, and stricter penalties are being proposed.
- The amendments aim to strengthen the joint responsibility of academic and research institutions.
- A new provision is proposed to explicitly prohibit individuals under suspension from serving as reviewers for NSTC-related cases during the suspension period.
- These changes are intended to address current shortcomings in penalty mechanisms such as funding recovery and suspension.
To gather feedback from scholars and experts, the NSTC welcomes comments or suggestions regarding the draft regulations. Please submit your input by November 15, 2025 to
NSTC Online Announcement：https://reurl.cc/Y3oO9D