Young Researchers, Take Note! The 2025 'Ant InTech Award' Is Here!}
The 2025 Ant InTech Award opens nominations, offering young scholars up to 200,000 RMB and PhD students a 50,000 RMB scholarship, supporting innovation in AI, data, and security.
Dear aspiring scientists:
The second Ant InTech Award is now open for nominations! Following a successful first edition, this year’s awards have been upgraded. Besides continuing to offer 200,000 RMB in 'Science & Technology' funding per young scholar, a new 50,000 RMB PhD scholarship has been introduced to support the full research cycle of young researchers and PhD students, fully backing your scientific dreams.
Remember last year's scene at the Shanghai Bund Conference where ten young scholars received the inaugural InTech Award? Their achievements in AI, data processing, security, and privacy are now being applied at the forefront of industry. The first edition attracted nearly a hundred top academics for recommendations, with academicians and top global scholars witnessing the event.
This year, Ant focuses on four core areas: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Embodied Intelligence, Digital Medicine, and Data Processing & Privacy Security. These are not only the main battlegrounds in global tech competition but also long-term innovation highlands for Ant Group. We look forward to witnessing more breakthrough results from young scientists in these fields.
In terms of awards: Dual incentives for young scholars and PhD students
1. 'Ant InTech Science & Technology Award'
Open to young Chinese scholars engaged in computer science research at universities or research institutes worldwide, with a PhD obtained within the last 10 years. Each year, up to 10 winners receive 200,000 RMB, with their recommenders earning the 'Outstanding Recommender' honor. Additionally, 10 'Future' scholars will be awarded certificates and trophies.
2. New 'Ant InTech Scholarship'
Open to enrolled Chinese PhD students in computer science worldwide. Up to 10 students are selected annually, each receiving 50,000 RMB to support their research efforts during their studies, encouraging tackling valuable technical challenges.
The awards are based on nomination and recommendation, with final review by an external advisory committee. Recommendations can be made by national academic institutions, societies, academicians, or qualified peer experts, including overseas academicians.
The external committee members will participate in the final review and are responsible for the evaluation results. Members include (alphabetically):
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor Chen Chun from Zhejiang University;
Michael I. Jordan, Academician of the US National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Arts;
Professor Zhang Hongjiang, Advisor to Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Foreign Member of the US National Academy of Engineering;
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Professor Zheng Hairong from Nanjing University;
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor Zheng Weimin from Tsinghua University;
Professor Zhou Zhihua from Nanjing University, among others.
Online application opens immediately
1. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2025, 24:00. The results will be announced at the 2025 Bund Conference on September 11.
2. Visit the official Ant InTech Award website (www.antresearch.com/cooperation/InTech) or scan the QR code in the long image below for detailed rules, application guidelines, and recommendation forms.
Every innovative idea from young scholars could reshape the future of technology. Whether you are a PhD student or a researcher, Ant believes that everyone striving in science deserves attention and support.
Click here now to apply and let Ant support your scientific dreams!