Shanghai S&T 35U35 (S&T35) English application page is launched today as an effort to explore a more effective mechanism for evaluating and selecting young science and technology talents, so as to train the young talentswith global vision and innovative influence. Altogether 35 winners will standout from 50 nominated winners, based on four strategic dimensions, namely, World Science and Technology Frontier,Main Economic Development, Important National Demands, and Life and Health. Applicants shall be under 35 as of January 1, 2021 (that is, born after January1, 1986). Those who are interested may submit materials as required at3535.zaojiu.com before the deadline at 16:30 on February 26, 2021. Details aboutthe event are as follows.↓

I. Awards

The event is guided by the Shanghai Party Committee on Science and Technology, Shanghai Committee of Chinese Communist Youth League, Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai Branch, and Shanghai YouthFederation. It is hosted by Shanghai Young Science and Technology Talents Associationand organized by the YSP Institute. Altogether 35 winners and 15 nominated winners stand out among the young science and technology talents each year,based on four strategic dimensions, namely, World Science and Technology Frontier, Main Economic Development, Important National Demands, and Life and Health. For eachdimension, there will be no more than 9 winners and no more than 4 nominatedwinners.

II. Qualifications

1. Basic Conditions

1) Stick to scientific rigor and integrity,without any violation of national laws or prejudice to national interests ormajor public interests.

2) Under 35 as of January 1, 2021 (that is,born after January 1, 1986), as in the ID card or passport.

3) Led at least one research or at leastone company.

-Led a research. It means initiating ascientific research, or acting as the core technical personnel in the research.The research shall be carried out in Shanghai or the Demo Zone designated for theYangtze River Delta.

-Led a company. It means independently foundingor co-founding an enterprise, and serving as the general manager or above, withno less than 10% of the stakes. The enterprise is registered or operated inShanghai or the Demo Zone designated for the Yangtze River Delta.

2. Fields for Application

1) World Science and Technology Frontier (including but not limitedto quantum science and neuroscience)

Explore the unknown, pioneering andchallenging areas, and constantly push the limits of human cognition.

2) Main Economic Development (including but not limited to 5G, AIand industrial Internet)

Promote the in-depth integration oftechnological innovation and economic and social development, and transform itinto direct practical productivity.

3) Important National Demands (including but not limited tointegrated circuits and aerospace)

Make breakthroughs in key and coretechnologies, grasp the initiative in scientific and technological innovationand the decisive power in international competition.

4) Life and Health (including but not limited to biomedicine, and Diseaseprevention and control)

Always put life first, and keep seeking various welfare, including life and health, for mankind.

3. Core Requirements

The scientific research or technological invention led by the applicants shall be prospective, subversive or relatedwith public welfare, and mainly come from Shanghai or the Demo Zone designated for Yangtze River Delta.

4. Others

The academic achievements or innovativeproducts led by the applicants shall be proposed and mainly completed by themselves, yet not excluding the contributions of the collaborators. Participants who fail to get an award (including the nomination award) for two consecutive years, shall not be eligible for recommendation one year.

III. Recommendation Materials

Recommendation materials are an importantbasis for the selection of “ST35”. Applicants shall complete them carefully asrequired, with faithful, accurate and complete description. Specifically,

1. Basic personal information. Enclose personalID card or passport.

2. Personal innovation statement. Specify thereasons for application (within 50 words), and give a concise statement (within 800 words) on the main innovation points, scientific value and impact on related fields of the leading innovation achievements.

3. Recommendation from an expert in thefield. Offer recommendation and suggestion with signature of an expert (within 300words), and include basic information of the expert. (Experts who areinterested party are not allowed in the recommendation.)

4. Other supporting materials. Othersupporting materials include the first published paper (patent), the most representative paper (patent), the evaluation and academic certificate bywell-known academic journals or conferences in the same field, and the proof ofthe transformation and application of scientific and technological achievements. Other supporting materials shall be no more than 5 files and uploaded informats such as pdf, jpg or png.

IV. Selection Progress

A review committee of well-known experts inrelated fields shall be established. The review office is located at theSecretariat of the Shanghai Young Science and Technology Talents Association. Formal examination and review shall be carried out based on the features of different fields under the four dimensions, namely,World Science and Technology Frontier, Main Economic Development, Important National Demands, and Life and Health.

This selection consists of application, preliminary evaluation, and final evaluation. It shall start on December 7,2020 (Monday). The final list shall be announced and awards presented before May 4, 2021.

Schedule

1) Application:Dec. 14, 2020-Feb. 26, 2021

Applicants make an online application (qualification review is carried out during the same period).

2) Preliminary evaluation: Mar. 1, 2021-Mar. 20, 2021

Experts preliminarily evaluate theapplicants and select 100 candidates for the final evaluation.

3) Final evaluation: Mar. 29, 2021-Apr. 20, 2021

The organizing committee shall select 35final winners and 15 nominated winners.

4) Approval and Announcement: late April of 2021

Submit the results of selection forapproval by the guiding bodies, and release the list of proposed winners as perthe procedure.

5) Award Ceremony: May 4, 2021

Announce the final list of winners and invitesome of the winners to give speeches.

V. Application

Application shall be made online. There isno need to submit any paper documents. Please submit relevant materials asrequired at 3535.zaojiu.com

Online submission starts at 9:00 on December 14, 2020, and will close at 16:30 on February 26, 2021 (Lantern Festival).

VI. Telephone

Contact Person: GUAN Guozhen

Tel.: 021-23119278

Add.: Secretariat of Shanghai Young Scienceand Technology Talents Association, 200 People’s Avenue (200003) Huangpu District, Shanghai

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English application page:

https://m.zaojiu.com/V2/action/website/u35RegisterEn.html