About Presidential Science Prize

Established in 2001 and presented every two years, this is the 12th Presidential Science Prize. This prize symbolizes in the highest academic honor to pay respect to the most outstanding scientists in the Republic of China (ROC).

To promote Taiwan’s position in the international science community, the Office of the President has established the Presidential Science Prize to recognize innovative researchers who have made monumental contributions to international research in the fields of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Applied Sciences, especially those scholars whose works have had major impact on the development and applications of these fields in Taiwan.