As the core of information technology, integrated circuit technology is not only the cornerstone of economic development, but also related to national security and strategic competitive position. The National Natural Science Foundation of China has supported China’s foundation research in the field of integrated circuits, gradually forming a multi-level science foundation funding system. This article analyzes the research directions, funding project quantities, and funding conditions of various types of projects under the codes of “integrated circuit design” (F0402) and “integrated circuit devices, manufacturing and packaging” (F0406) in the past decade (2014—2023). Through the analysis of the research directions of funded projects over the years, we can understand the changes in research hot topics in China’s integrated circuit field. The purpose of this article is to explore the funding characteristics of the integrated circuit field in recent years, and to provide a reference for researchers in domestic research institutes, enterprises and institutions to understand the research hot topics, future development directions and paths in this field. © 2024 Chinese Institute of Electronics. All rights reserved.
