强化科技人才引擎 激活创新发展动能

Core Insights - Talent is the foundation of innovation, and during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's technological achievements have significantly improved, with the national comprehensive innovation capability ranking rising from 14th in 2020 to 10th in 2024 [1] Group 1: Achievements in Talent Development - The scale of the scientific and technological talent workforce has steadily expanded, with R&D personnel increasing from 7.553 million in 2020 to 10.225 million in 2023, a growth of 35.4%, maintaining the world's largest number [2] - The structure of the scientific and technological talent workforce has been optimized, with over 80% of participants in national key R&D programs being under 45 years old, and significant growth in talent in central and western regions [2] - The innovation capability of scientific and technological talent has continuously enhanced, with the number of high-citation scientists in mainland China increasing from 770 in 2020 to 1,405 in 2024, representing a global share increase from 12.1% to 20.4% [3] Group 2: System and Mechanism Improvements - The development system and mechanism for scientific and technological talent have become more robust, with ongoing reforms in talent evaluation and compensation systems, focusing on innovation capability and contributions [4] - The legal framework for talent development has been strengthened, with revisions to laws enhancing the legal basis for talent construction and promoting a respectful environment for knowledge and innovation [5] Group 3: Future Focus Areas - To address challenges in talent development, emphasis will be placed on improving talent cultivation capabilities aligned with innovation needs, optimizing educational structures, and fostering interdisciplinary skills [6][7] - A systematic support framework for scientific and technological talent will be established, ensuring stable and continuous policy and funding support, particularly for young talent [7] - Continuous improvement of talent evaluation and incentive mechanisms will be pursued, focusing on innovation quality and contributions, while reducing non-research burdens on researchers [8]