Call for Nominations: 2027 Presidential Science Award

The Presidential Science Award Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Presidential Science Award. Nominations will be accepted from now until Friday, February 26, 2027. Details are provided below.

1. Purpose of the Award

The Presidential Science Award aims to enhance Taiwan's standing in the international academic community and recognize scholars who have made outstanding and innovative contributions to international academic research in the fields of mathematical and physical sciences, life sciences, humanities and social sciences, and engineering sciences. Priority will be given to researchers whose fundamental academic research has made significant contributions to Taiwanese society.

2. Nomination Procedures

In accordance with Article 3 of the Presidential Science Award Selection Guidelines, candidates for the 2027 Presidential Science Award may be nominated through the following channels:

(1) Academicians of Academia Sinica or previous recipients of the Presidential Science Award may nominate candidates.

(2) The Presidential Science Award Committee may invite academic and research institutions, organizations, or distinguished members of society to nominate candidates.

3. Required Documents and Submission

All required documents must be submitted electronically to the Presidential Science Award Committee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by February 26, 2027. Late submissions or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

(1) Documents to be submitted by nominators:

1. Nomination forms in both Chinese and English.

2. Three to five representative publications by the nominee in Chinese and/or English. If the original publications are not available in electronic format, hard copies must be mailed separately to the Committee at:
   18F, No. 106, Section 2, Heping East Road, Taipei City, Taiwan.

3. A brief biography outlining the nominee's educational background and professional experience.

(2) Documents to be submitted by referees (domestic or international scholars other than the nominator):

Three to five letters of recommendation must be sent directly by the referees to the Committee's email address. Nominators are responsible for informing their referees to ensure that all letters are received within the nomination period.

4. Award Recognition

Following the evaluation and selection process conducted by the Presidential Science Award Committee, the selected recipients will be submitted to the Office of the President for public recognition. Each award recipient will receive:

• A cash award of NT$3 million.

• One official certificate.

• One award trophy.

5. Related Information and Downloads

The Presidential Science Award Selection Guidelines, nomination forms, and other relevant documents are available for download from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) website under:

Home → Academic Research → Funding, Awards, and Application Forms → Awards for Scientific Talent → Presidential Science Award.

6. University Contact

Office of Research and Development
Contact Person: Ms. Li Chang-Ju
Extension: 2522

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