Group 1 - The "Science Exploration Award" is the highest monetary youth science talent funding project in China, providing each of the 50 awarded scientists with a total of 3 million yuan over five years [1][2] - The award has funded 347 scientists over the past seven years, with a notable increase in younger recipients, including 6 "post-90s" scientists [2][5] - The research areas of this year's awardees include cutting-edge fields such as artificial retinal light sensitivity repair, non-Abelian anyon generation and manipulation, and searching for life markers in Martian rock paint [3][4] Group 2 - China's basic research funding is projected to reach 249.7 billion yuan in 2024, a growth of over 70% compared to 2020, with significant achievements in quantum technology, life sciences, and material sciences [1][6] - The current funding structure shows that most basic research funding comes from the central government, with relatively low contributions from enterprises and society [1][6] - Major companies like Tencent, Alibaba, and Xiaomi are increasingly involved in funding basic research, providing a more flexible and long-term financial support model [6][7] Group 3 - The "Future Science Prize," established in 2016, rewards outstanding scientific achievements in mainland China and has awarded 46 scientists to date [6] - The "Damo Academy Qicheng Award" by Alibaba aims to discover and support young scientists under 35, with each recipient receiving 1 million yuan [7] - Recent tax incentives have been introduced to encourage enterprises to invest in basic research, allowing for tax deductions on contributions to non-profit research institutions and universities [8]
6位90后,获腾讯奖励300万元