Article 37 The National Natural Science Foundation of China shall be people-oriented, create a harmonious environment for the development and utilization of human resources, emphasize capacity building, strengthen the building of a science fund management force, and fully mobilize the enthusiasm and creativeness of its workforce.

Article 38 The National Natural Science Foundation of China shall uphold the criteria for the appointment of officials, standardize the system and procedures for the appointment of officials, and increase the openness and transparency of the appointment of officials.

Article 39 The National Natural Science Foundation of China shall establish a work-post management system in conformity with the unique features of the Science Fund, design the work posts and select candidates for the posts in a scientific way, introduce a mode of employment that combines regular jobs with temporary ones and full-time jobs with part-time ones and an internal rotation and external exchange system.

Article 40 The National Natural Science Foundation of China shall ensure that its staff shall enjoy insurance and other benefits that conform to the state social security system and shall introduce a distribution system which conforms to the unique features of academic management.

Article 41 The National Natural Science Foundation of China shall carry out on-job training and continued education in light of the requirements of its work and in a planned manner so as to constantly improve the quality of its staff.

Article 42 The staff of the National Natural Science Foundation of China must strictly observe professional ethics, have close links with scientists, wholeheartedly rely on scientists, warmly serve scientists and conscientiously safeguard the reputation of the National Natural Science Foundation of China.