Article 41 As regards the research projects that the subsides have been granted upon decision before the implementation of these Regulations, it shall be implemented in accordance with the related provisions of the state that were in force when the decision was made.

Article 42 As regards the work on the grant of funds related to the use and management of the organization and implementation fees for projects or the subsidies for academic exchanges on basic research and for basic research environment construction, the fund management organ shall implement the related provisions of the competent authority of finance of the State Council.

Article 43 These Regulations shall enter into force as of April 1, 2007.