The paper analyzes the current situation of the application of the peer review system in the management of medical research funding of the army and, in view of existing shortcomings, puts forward some specific measures of improvement, including bettering methodology, enhancing efficiency, and guaranteeing openness and impartiality.

Objective To understand the current situation of the operational mechanism of medical research subsidization in the army so as to make suggestions for improvement. Methods Using the methods of literature review and expert consultation, an investigation through questionnaires was made into the operational mechanism of medical research subsidization in the army. Results The group of experts held that in subsidizing medical research in the army, stress ought to be laid first of all on the encouragement of innovation(scoring 450 points) . Next in line were respectively the highlighting of military use (scoring 340 points), the guarantee of urgent needs(scoring 310 points), and fair competition( scoring 123 points). Conclusion It is imperative to further perfect the operational mechanism of medical research subsidization in the army, reinforce the implementation of rules and regulations, constandy improve the assessment index, and reduce administrative intervention.