科研项目合同性质辨析

An Analysis of the Nature of Scientific Research Projects' Contracts

法学界对科研项目合同性质的认定存在民事合同说与行政合同说两种。合同性质决定实体规范的适用及司法救济途径的选择,因此,明确其性质具有重要意义。本文通过分析现行立法、并援引德国双阶理论认为,我国应将科研项目合同界定为私法契约,以便有效促进科研经费改革、保障科研自由。

The nature of scientific research project contract has different definitions in civil and administrative contract. The nature of contract determines the scope of application and the choice of legal aid. Therefore,a clear identification of the nature of it is of great significance. This article,through the analysis of the current legislation system and the double order theory of Germany considers that China＇s scientific research project contracts should be defined as private contract so as to effectively promote the reform of scientific research funds and guarantee freedom of scientific research.