Along with the globalization of science and technology, the investment on medical research has been increased gradually in recent years, which brings many challenges to the administration of scientific research. The traditional passive conception and model of research administration can no longer meet the needs of modern research development, and therefore changes are urgently needed. The function of research administration in modern medical research needs to be redefined and new characteristics will subsequently arise. The changes are believed helpful in promoting the efficiency of research funding and implementation of the research projects and further facilitating the transformation and application of research achievements.