35位科学家获基础研究千万资助，施一公鼓励女科研人员申报

Core Points - The "New Cornerstone Researcher Project" announced its third round of funding recipients, selecting 35 scientists with significant financial support for their research projects [1][3] - The project, initiated by Tencent in 2022, aims to invest 10 billion yuan over 10 years to support foundational research in China [1][4] - The project will continue to accept applications every two years, with a goal of supporting 200 to 300 outstanding scientists [1][4] Funding Details - Each experimental project receives 25 million yuan, while theoretical projects receive 15 million yuan, with a funding period of five years [1] - The project has already funded 139 outstanding scientists across three rounds [7] Research Fields and Demographics - The selected researchers come from various fields, including biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, with a focus on cutting-edge research [4] - The average age of the selected researchers is 45, with a notable presence of young scientists, including 9 under 40 years old [6][5] - This year, the project included its first foreign non-Chinese scientist, highlighting its international reach [4] Selection Process - The selection process involved over 400 top scientists and emphasized originality in research proposals [7][9] - The project does not impose specific research tasks or deadlines for results, allowing researchers to focus on groundbreaking work [8][9] Gender Representation - Only 3 female researchers were selected this year, which is below expectations, indicating a need for increased female participation in the project [7]