Targeting scientists worldwide, the 2026 Tengchong Science Prize officially begins nominations

To help nominators and nominees understand the nomination requirements, application requirements, procedures, and important notes for the "2026 Tengchong Science Award," the 2026 Tengchong Science Award Nomination Guide is hereby published.Nominations close on September 25, 2026.

(1) The Tengchong Science Award is a purely public welfare award jointly proposed by Gu Binglin, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and former president of Tsinghua University; Xu Zhihong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and former president of Peking University; and Rao Zihe, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and former president of Nankai University. Its aim is to inspire scientists to pursue truth, dare to be first, achieve major breakthroughs in key scientific and technological fields, bravely climb the pinnacle of science and technology, and make outstanding contributions to the development of human society.

(2) The Tengchong Science Award mainly focuses on fields such as biomedicine and medicine (health), agriculture and ecological environment (biodiversity, ecological environment, modern agriculture), and technology and information science (new materials, green energy, advanced manufacturing, digital economy, artificial intelligence). It covers science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and interdisciplinary disciplines. It recognizes major breakthroughs at the forefront of science and technology, significant advances in human science and technology, and solving major problems and challenges faced by humanity through technological innovation. Global scientists whose research results have achieved significant economic or social benefits.

(3) The number of recipients for the Tengchong Science Award is 1 to 3 people (teams), determined based on nominations and final selection. Each winner (team) will receive a reward of 10 million RMB. If multiple winners are selected in the same category, up to three people (or teams) may share one individual prize, which is planned to be presented at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Tengchong Scientists Forum.

(1) Nomination and Recommendation

Candidates for the Tengchong Science Award are invited by nomination and do not accept self-nomination applications. Nominators are mainly winners of major global awards, academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, as well as renowned experts and scholars from renowned universities, research institutions, and international academic organizations. Nominee information and other nomination-related information will be made public after a specified period.

(2) Nomination Requirements

1. Each nominator may submit one nomination per year, each nomination recommending one person or one team (team size not exceeding 3 members). Each nomination is valid for the current year;

2. Nominees may not participate in the review under any circumstances;

3.3 Award proposers are not nominated.

(3) Submission method of nomination materials

Nomination materials should be sent via emailaward@tsfcenter.cnSubmission,The deadline is 24:00 on September 25, 2026 (GMT+8).。

Nominees must submit their submissions"Tengchong Science Award Candidate Nomination Letter"The nomination letter should be completed in both Chinese and English bilingual or in one of the following languages, including the following:

(1) Nominator's resume

(2) Support letter

Each nominator recommends one person (or team), each of whom must submit a letter of support.

(3) Relevant materials of the nominee

1. Personal information, education, and work experience, etc.;

2. Academic achievements, research projects, representative results, etc.;

3. Other documents that may support the nominee, including but not limited to papers, reports, publications, certificates, etc.

(1) Winners must attend the Tengchong Science Award ceremony and give a speech during the 2026 Tengchong Scientists Forum;

(2) Before the award ceremony, the selection process must be kept strictly confidential, and award information must not be disclosed externally;

(3) Winners agree that their (or team) photos, videos, and written materials related to the Tengchong Science Award may be used worldwide for publications and audio-visual media promotion, including but not limited to written media, television, internet, outdoor displays, corporate publications, and exhibitions;

(4) The Tengchong Science Award selection emphasizes honesty and transparency, respects and protects the privacy of nominees throughout the process, and safeguards the data security of all nominees.

The Tengchong Science Award selection process is interpreted by the Tengchong Science Award Selection Committee.