Research institutes are important forces in China's scientific and technological innovation,and they are mainly guided by policies.As policies are of great randomness,it is necessary to standardize the governance of Chinese research institutes through legal norms.As it comes to the scientific research rule,research institutes should follow administrative rule and market economy rule,legislation is also needed.China has already gained favorable conditions for the enactment of research institutes law,and in the long run,legislation is a necessary way.