Core Viewpoint - The National Natural Science Foundation of China announced the funding results for the 2025 Youth Science Fund projects, with several universities and research institutions receiving approvals for related projects [1][2]. Summary by Sections A-Class Youth Science Fund Projects - The A-Class Youth Science Fund, previously known as the National Outstanding Youth Science Fund, supports young scholars with outstanding achievements in basic research to conduct innovative research in chosen fields [6][7]. - The funding amount for A-Class projects is 4 million yuan [7]. - Notable approved projects include: - Professor Liu Fangyang from Central South University received funding for a project on defect chemical control in non-ferrous metal materials [8]. - Professor Yang Zhi-nan from North China University of Science and Technology was funded for a project on advanced steel materials and processing technology [8]. - Professor Zhao Hui from Yangtze University received support for a project on intelligent development simulation and optimization of oil and gas reservoirs [8]. - Professor Nie An-min from Yanshan University was funded for a project on the microscopic deformation mechanisms of covalent bond materials [8]. B-Class Youth Science Fund Projects - The B-Class Youth Science Fund, formerly known as the Excellent Youth Science Fund, aims to cultivate discipline leaders and high-level innovative talents [11]. - The funding amount for B-Class projects is 2 million yuan [13]. - Approved projects include: - Professor Tong Ke from Yanshan University received funding for a project on the toughening of diamond materials [12]. - Professor Liu Siyang from Sun Yat-sen University was approved for a project focusing on genetic statistics and bioinformatics [14]. - In the plant field, seven scholars were reported to have received B-Class project approvals [15].