Call for Proposals: 2025 Open Research Projects of the State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Science and Intelligent Technology

About the Laboratory

Established in January 2025 with the approval of the Ministry of Science and Technology China, the State Key Laboratory of Deep-sea Science and Intelligent Technology is affiliated with the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Focusing on cutting-edge deep-sea scientific issues and intelligent technologies, the Laboratory undertakes frontier and major scientific research missions. It aims to advance deep-sea equipment technology, develop intelligent underwater systems, build major deep-sea equipment clusters, and drive breakthroughs in hadal geology, life sciences, and environmental science.

To promote domestic and international academic exchanges, the Laboratory is now inviting global researchers to apply for 2025 open research projects. Details are as follows:

1. Funding Scope

• Intelligent Control Technology for Deep-sea Manned/Unmanned      Equipment
• Intelligent Detection Technology for Underwater Targets      (Acoustic, Optical, Magnetic Signals)
• Marine Multi-source Data Intelligent Integration and Analysis      Technology
• Frontier Scientific Research in Hadal Geology and Life Sciences

2. Project Duration & Budget

• Duration: Up to 2 years;      Outstanding projects are eligible for rolling support.
• Budget: Maximum RMB 100,000 per      project. 70% disbursed upon approval, 30% released after passing mid-term      review.

3. Applicant Eligibility

• Project leaders must hold an associate senior or higher  professional title and be actively engaged in research.
• Each applicant can lead only one open project per year.
• Priority is given to applicants with existing cooperation with  the Laboratory’s permanent staff. Previous grantees are encouraged to  collaborate with relevant Laboratory teams.

4. Application Procedures

1. Submission: Complete the electronic   Application Form (see Attachment) and submit all required electronic  materials (including scanned signed commitment letters) to    skldsit@idsse.ac.cn. Paperless application is implemented; no hardcopies  required for submission.
2. Archiving: After the project is approved, the applicant shall sign the  Project Application Form and send its PDF version by email to  skldsit@idsse.ac.cn. (Note: Unless it is necessary to make modifications      based on the review opinions, the signed Project Application Form should  be consistent with the Project Application Form at the time of application.)
3. Deadline: January 20, 2026      (strictly enforced).
4. Notification: Applicants will be  informed of funding decisions after review.

5. Key Requirements for Achievements

All outputs (papers, patents, monographs, software copyrights, etc.) resulting from funded projects shall:

• Identify the Laboratory’s open research project as the primary  funding source OR list the Laboratory as the first supporting agency.
• Please clearly indicate the full laboratory name: State Key     Laboratory of Deep-sea Science and Intelligent Technology, Institute of      Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

6. Contact Information

• Contact Person: Fu Zilin
• Tel: +86-18689916018
• E-mail: fuzl@idsse.ac.cn
• Mailing Address: 28 Luhuitou Road, Jiyang District, Sanya City,      Hainan Province, 570125, China

Attachment: Application Form

Download the Application Form (Project No. to be filled by the Laboratory). For submission guidelines, refer to the Notes in the form.

The Laboratory reserves the right to interpret all provisions of this call.