The opening ceremony of the evaluation of state and sectoral key laboratories in the field of engineering and material was held in Beijing recently, together with the meeting for the setting of on-spot evaluation standard.

China National Natural Science Foundation is responsible for the organization of the evaluation for 50 state key labs and 4 sectoral key labs.

In stead of quantitative assessment, the evaluation will focus on the general operation of the lab and highlights the typical achievements. Through though understanding, it will urge and guide the development of the labs and standardize its management as well as provide evidence for decision making.