Application of Total Quality Management in project management of National Natural Science Foundation of China / 中华医学科研管理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To explore a new model of Total Quality Management in project management of National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).Methods:The theory of Total Quality Management is applied to the management of NSFC funded project, that is, a complete and comprehensive process formed which covered the different stages of project cultivation, application, identification, implementation, completion and post-completion tracking; and the management concepts of whole process personnel engagement and comprehensive quality management are penetrated into those different stages, furthermore, corresponding key points should be focused are also analyzed.Results:The hospital has made great achievements in scientific research management, project quantity, outputs, and discipline construction.Conclusions:The introduction of Total Quality Management theory into NSFC management is conducive to continuously improve the level of fund management, and enhance the scientific and technological innovation capacity building of the hospital.