The 2026 Tengchong Young Scientist Award is officially open for nominations

(1) Nature and Purpose of the Awards

The Tengchong Young Scientists Award was initiated by the Yunnan Tengchong Scientists Forum Center, relying on the sub-awards added by the Tengchong Science Award, and provided academic guidance by the China Young Science and Technology Workers Association. It recognizes young scientists who have made outstanding research contributions and demonstrated remarkable innovation potential in basic scientific research, technological innovation, and science popularization, inspiring the research enthusiasm of young scientific workers, promoting the spirit of science, serving national strategic needs, supporting the growth of young scientific and technological talent, and becoming a driving force in building a strong science and technology nation.

(2) Award Settings

This award is presented across the following 10 sub-fields:

1. Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomical Sciences;

2. Information and Intelligence Science;

3. Chemical Science;

4. Materials and Energy Science;

5. Life Sciences and Agricultural Sciences;

6. Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences;

7. Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Science;

8. Ecological Environment and Earth Sciences;

9. Emerging Interdisciplinary Sciences;

10. Science popularization.

Description: Emerging interdisciplinary science addresses major frontier issues across disciplines and key scientific foundations related to future industries.

(3) Reward Scale and Form

1. Reward scale

The "Tengchong Young Scientist Award" is selected by field, with 1–2 recipients per field, and the total number of recipients shall not exceed 15.

2. Reward Form

Each person will receive one certificate, one gold medal, and a certain material reward.

3. Additional benefits for participants or awardees

(1) Invited to give a keynote report at the Tengchong Scientist Forum Young Scientists Forum in the year of selection;

(2) Priority participation in the Tengchong Scientist Forum and closed seminars;

(3) Invited to participate in science and science popularization activities related to the China Young Science and Technology Workers Association;

(4) Invited to participate in national education activities;

(5) Included in the "Tengchong Young Scientists Think Tank," participating in technical consulting and industry matchmaking;

(6) Priority for obtaining support from relevant technology transfer and transformation funds;

(7) Support the transformation and implementation of awardees' related scientific and technological achievements in Yunnan; Yunnan Province will prioritize the establishment of science and technology plan projects, opening a green channel for winners to serve as deputy science and technology managers in relevant enterprises in Yunnan.

(1) Nomination Mechanism

An invitation-by-nomination system is implemented, accepting recommendations from the following nominators (self-nominations are not accepted):

1. Academician Nominations:Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences or the Chinese Academy of Engineering may independently recommend one candidate in the same field.

2. University Nominations:University presidents with top-tier disciplines in the relevant field may independently recommend one candidate (limited to their own university).

3. Graduate Institute Nominations:The director of a national-level research institute may independently recommend one candidate (limited to the institute).

4. Specially Invited Expert Nominations:Specially invited experts from the Tengchong Scientist Forum may independently recommend one candidate in the same field.

(2) Nominator Requirements

1. Each nominator may submit only one nomination per year, and each nomination is limited to one candidate. Nominations are valid for the current year.

2. Nominators must not serve as experts for this year's review.

(3) Requirements of the nominee

1. Uphold scientific ethics and be committed to serving national development and people's well-being through technological innovation.

2. Age requirement: Under 40 years old (born on or after January 1, 1986).

3. Qualification Requirements:ExistChinese mainland (mainland) and Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regionsFull-time young scientific and technological workers with a doctoral degree or equivalent research capabilities.

4. Achievement requirements: The main research results must be highly relevant to the field being applied for and must not involve state secrets or sensitive information.

5. If any academic misconduct or false information in the materials is found during the selection process, the nominee will be disqualified and prohibited from being nominated again for three years.

(1) Submission of materials

1. Submission required"2026 Tengchong Young Scientist Award Nomination"and related supporting materials; nomination forms should be filled out in either Chinese or English.

2. Proof of academic achievements of the nominee, including but not limited to papers, patents, major awards, etc., no more than 5 items, with no more than 10 pages of supporting materials.

3. The nominator must write a recommendation letter and sign it by hand (within 400 words), explaining the candidate's scientific contributions and innovative value.

(2) Submission method

1. Electronic versions of nomination materials (must include the nominator's electronic signature) must be sent to the email address:ysaward@tsfcenter.cn。

2. Paper copies of nomination materials (must include the nominator's handwritten signature) and related supporting materials must be mailed to: Secretariat of the Tengchong Young Scientist Award Scientific Consulting and Review Expert Committee, 41st Floor, Huide Building, Longhua District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, Teacher Yan, 15815565994.

3. Submission deadlines for both electronic and paper versions of nomination materials are:September 25, 2026, 24:00 (GMT+8)。

(1) The nomination materials must not contain any content that violates laws or regulations or contains confidential or sensitive information; Nominees are responsible for the authenticity and legality of the submitted materials; plagiarism or falsification is strictly prohibited.

(2) For nomination materials involving research ethics and scientific and technological security (such as biosafety, information security, etc.), nominees must strictly comply with relevant national laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

(3) Nominees shall comply with the rules and regulations of their institution.

This guide is interpreted by the Tengchong Young Scientists Award Scientific Advisory and Review Expert Committee.

Attachment: "2026 Tengchong Young Scientist Award Candidate Nomination Letter"

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