This year, there are a total of 10 awardees: 4 from the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, 2 from the Division of Life Sciences, and 4 from the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences. Each awardee will receive a medal and a NT $200,000 prize, as well as a research grant of NT $300,000.

　　This award encourages young scholars in Taiwan to publish papers that make major contributions to their research fields. A total of 90 applications were received this year: 43 from the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, 17 from the Division of Life Sciences, and 30 from the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences. All submissions were strictly reviewed through pre-screening, initial review, secondary review, and final review. Intense competition resulted in the selection of outstanding awardees. 　　 　

　　Taiwan only has a small number of national level awards for scholars just starting their careers. In the years following AS’ establishment of Research Award for Junior Investigators in 1996 as a means of encouraging young scholars in Taiwan, this award has earned significant recognition from the academic community, and many previous awardees have gone on to receive other honors throughout their academic careers.