《中共中央关于制定国民经济和社会发展第十五个五年规划的建议》明确提出，支持青年科技人才创新 创业。当前，青年科技人才正成为我国科技创新发展的主力军，是赢得未来发展主动权的关键力量。 数据显示，"十四五"期间，我国基础研究人才队伍总量由47.2万人增至57.5万人，新招收博士后18万 人，比"十三五"增长64%。国家重点研发计划项目负责人43.3%为45岁以下，国家自然科学基金项目 80%由45岁以下青年承担。我国青年科技人才培养正呈现规模扩大、结构优化、地位提升的系统性跃升 趋势。不过，仍有潜在的短板与制约因素亟待克服。例如，培养机制与评价体系不科学，成长路径受限 与资源分配不足，生活保障与激励机制不完善，等等。如何破局，才能让青年科技人才的创新"活水"充 分涌流？ 打破培养机制与评价体系的结构性壁垒。通过重大科研任务"揭榜挂帅"等制度创新，打破青年科技人才 培养的资历、年龄与成果壁垒，鼓励青年科技人才敢于当主角、勇于攀高峰、善于打硬仗。通过设立专 属赛道，探索对青年科技人才精准扶持的可行方案。结合经费包干制，打破传统科研经费管理的制度刚 性。通过产学研联合培养重塑评价体系，坚决摒弃"唯论文、唯职称、唯学历、 ...

青年科技人才精力旺盛、思维活跃、知识新颖，是科技创新的生力军。不断完善符合青年科技人才成长 规律和科研规律的体制机制，必将激励更多青年才俊在建设科技强国的伟大事业中脱颖而出、建功立 业。 （文章来源：经济日报） 不拘一格大胆使用。青年时期是科研的黄金阶段，青年科技人才是最具活力的创新群体。有研究表明， 自然科学家发明创造的最佳年龄段是25岁到45岁。玉不琢不成器，人不磨不成才。国家实验室、新型研 发机构、国家重大科技任务等是培养青年创新人才的重要载体。让更多青年才俊崭露头角，就要给予他 们更多的信任、更大的帮助、更有力的支持，敢于让其在任务中挑大梁、当主角。同时，还要努力为其 搭建干事创业的舞台，大胆使用甚至破格使用优秀青年科技人才。 强化职业早期支持。目前，我国科研支持仍以竞争性的计划项目为主。由于早期科研成果不多、资历尚 浅等原因，不少处于职业早期阶段的青年科技人才在课题申报中处于劣势。为此，既要努力提高职业早 期青年科技人才科研支持的普惠性和稳定性，也要探索设立更有针对性的职业早期专项，支持青年科技 人才独立牵头项目，尽可能激发其创新热情。 营造良好创新生态。青年科技人才的主责主业是科研。然而有关调查显 ...

Core Points - The Jiangsu Provincial Science and Technology Award nomination for 2024 has been initiated, marking the first implementation of the new award regulations [1] - The awards aim to encourage the nomination of projects led by individuals under 35 years old, highlighting support for young scientific talent [1] Award Categories and Quantities - The 2024 Jiangsu Provincial Science and Technology Awards include: Outstanding Contribution Award, Natural Science Award, Science and Technology Progress Award, Young Scientific Talent Award, and International Scientific Cooperation Award [1] - The Outstanding Contribution Award will have a maximum of 2 recipients, while the Natural Science and Science and Technology Progress Awards will be divided into first, second, and third prizes, with a total of no more than 300 awards [1] - The first prize is limited to 60, the second prize to 120, and the third prize to 120 [1] - The Young Scientific Talent Award will have a maximum of 10 recipients, and the International Scientific Cooperation Award will be awarded to no more than 10 individuals or organizations [1] Nomination Process - Nominations can be made by experts or organizations, with a focus on establishing a scientific, standardized, and reasonable selection mechanism [1] - Experts eligible for nomination include recipients of the National Highest Science and Technology Award and the Jiangsu Provincial Outstanding Contribution Award, as well as academicians [2] - Local science and technology bureaus are encouraged to nominate significant achievements from local enterprises, research institutes, and universities [1] Nomination Requirements - The Outstanding Contribution Award requires nominees to have made significant breakthroughs in contemporary science and technology or to have created outstanding economic, social, or ecological benefits [2] - The Natural Science Award nominations should focus on original major achievements in basic research that enhance Jiangsu's technological innovation capabilities [2] - The Science and Technology Progress Award should highlight significant contributions to Jiangsu's economic and social development, particularly in addressing major local industrial needs [2]