Q1: What are the requirements to apply for the PRIZE?
A1: The applicant is not more than 45 years old as of January 1 in the application year and has obtained the highest academic degree in their major. The applicant is engaged in full-time scientific research on the Chinese mainland and shall be recommended by three peer experts at or above the full professor level.

Q2: What does it mean “not more than 45 years old”?
A2: The applicant is at or below 45 years old as of January 1 in the application year. For example, to apply for the prize in 2019, the applicant must have been born after January 1, 19

Q3: The applicant is engaged in full-time scientific research work on the Chinese mainland. Does this mean there is no requirement about nationality?
A3: Yes.73.