加拿大科研经费间接成本制度及其对我国的启示

The Indirect Cost System of Scientific Research Funds in Canada and Its Enlightenment to China

自2003年加拿大联邦政府实施科研经费间接成本补偿机制以来,其在支持加拿大高水平研究活动、营造宽松的研究环境等方面取得了显著成效,促进了加拿大学术研究发展。深入分析加拿大科研经费间接成本制度,有利于探索我国科研经费管理改革的方向。我国可考虑设立专门的间接成本管理机构,整合分散的科研项目;创新补偿机制,提升资源配置效率;强化风险防控,增强间接成本项目运作的安全性;推动信息公开,提高间接成本项目运作的透明度。

Since the Canadian federal government implemented the indirect cost compensation mechanism of scientific research funds in 2003,it has achieved remarkable results in supporting high-level research activities in Canada and creating a loose research environment,which has promoted the development of academic research in Canada.An in-depth analysis of the indirect cost system of scientific research funds in Canada is conducive to exploring the direction of the reform of scientific research funds management in China.China should set up a special indirect cost management organization to integrate scattered scientific research projects;innovate the compensation mechanism and improve the efficiency of resource allocation;strengthen risk prevention and control and enhance the safety of indirect cost project operation;promote information disclosure and improve the transparency of indirect cost project operation.