In order to better understand the application process and outcome of projects in the field of Geological Sciences, improve the quality of project applications and final reports, and understand the current research hotspots of this discipline, we analyzed the application, review, and funding outcomes of 2023 geology projects (application code D02). Problems in the process of proposal review and acceptance were identified. This paper summarizes the completion of the final project in 2022 and the research progress in the major disciplines. In particular, project proposals from 2023 and youth fund applications in the relevant branches of the field of deep Earth processes and dynamics were examined. The keywords of the set of applications from 2023 were analyzed using the “word cloud” statistical analysis method. The research hotspots in this field and each branch discipline were determined to provide a guide for future project applicants.