The highest national science and technology award: awarded to scientific and technical workers who have made great breakthroughs in the frontier of contemporary science and technology or made outstanding achievements in the development of science and technology, and created significant economic or social benefits in scientific and technological innovation, transformation of scientific and technological achievements and high-tech industrialization. The number of winners each year is no more than 2.
National Natural Science Award: It rewards citizens who have clarified natural phenomena, characteristics and laws and made important scientific discoveries in basic research such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, earth science, life science and applied basic research in the fields of information, materials and engineering technology. The award is not awarded to the organization.
National Technological Invention Award: awarded to China citizens who have made major technological inventions such as products, processes, materials and systems by using scientific and technological knowledge. The award is not awarded to the organization.
National Science and Technology Progress Award: awarded to China citizens and organizations who have made creative contributions in technological research, technological development, technological innovation, popularization and application of advanced scientific and technological achievements, promotion of high-tech industrialization and completion of major scientific and technological projects and plans.
International Science and Technology Cooperation Award of the People's Republic of China: awarded to individuals or organizations that have made important contributions to the scientific cause of China. This award is certified by the State Council, and the award is not graded.
2. Provincial Science and Technology Award
In addition to national awards, all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government and some ministries and commissions will also set up their own science and technology awards to commend individuals or teams that have made outstanding contributions in their own regions or industries. The setting and selection criteria of awards may vary according to different regions and industries.
3, other science and technology awards
There are also some scientific and technological awards established by industry associations, societies or enterprises, such as innovation awards and achievement awards in certain industries or fields.
4. Awards established by enterprises and social organizations
Many large enterprises and social organizations will also set up their own science and technology awards to commend individuals or teams that have made outstanding contributions in related fields.
Application conditions for science and technology awards
1. originality and innovative technology of scientific and technological achievements: the declared scientific and technological achievements should be novel and unique, showing original innovation or technological innovation. Technological invention or innovation should reach the advanced level at home and abroad, and have independent intellectual property rights.
2. Practical application and economic benefits of scientific and technological achievements: scientific and technological achievements need to be able to solve major national needs and promote technological progress in related fields. Should have significant economic or social benefits, or show broad application prospects.
3. Complete information on scientific and technological achievements: detailed research reports, experimental data and technical documents are required to prove the authenticity and effectiveness of scientific and technological achievements. Relevant intellectual property certificates and patent authorization certificates shall also be submitted.
4. Compliance applicants and applicants: Applicants should usually be independent legal persons with research foundation and strength in related fields. The applicant should be the main finisher of scientific and technological achievements, with good scientific research integrity and professional ethics.
5. Meet the specific requirements of award setting: Different types of science and technology awards may have specific reporting conditions and requirements, such as project completion time and team members. Applicants should carefully read and follow the reporting guidelines for relevant awards.
6. Recommendation and review process: Scientific and technological achievements usually need to be recommended and reviewed by peer experts to ensure that the quality and level of achievements meet the award criteria. The applicant shall complete the submission and review of the application materials according to the specified process and time node.