Tang Prize

Tang Prize

The Tang Prize is a set of biennial international awards bestowed in recognition of significant contributions in the fields of sustainable development, biopharmaceutical science, sinology, and rule of law. Established in 2012 by Taiwanese entrepreneur Samuel Yin, the prize aims to honor and promote the development of human civilization.

History

The Tang Prize was established by Samuel Yin in 2012, inspired by the Nobel Prize. The prize seeks to complement the Nobel by recognizing achievements in fields not covered by the Nobel Prizes. The inaugural awards were presented in 2014.

Award Categories

The Tang Prize is awarded in four categories:

• Sustainable Development: Recognizes achievements that contribute to the sustainable development of human society, including environmental protection, energy conservation, and ecological balance.
• Biopharmaceutical Science: Honors advancements in the field of biopharmaceutical science, including the development of new drugs, therapies, and medical technologies.
• Sinology: Celebrates outstanding research and contributions to the understanding of Chinese culture, history, and society.
• Rule of Law: Acknowledges efforts to promote the rule of law, human rights, and justice.

Prize

Each award category includes a cash prize of NT$50 million (approximately US$1.7 million), a gold medal, and a certificate. The prize money is intended to support the continued research and development of the laureates.

Laureates

The Tang Prize has recognized numerous distinguished individuals and organizations since its inception. Notable laureates include:

• James E. Hansen (2015) for his work on climate change and sustainable development.
• Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna (2016) for their pioneering work in the field of CRISPR gene editing.
• William Theodore de Bary (2014) for his contributions to the study of Confucianism and Chinese culture.

See Also

• Nobel Prize
• Breakthrough Prize
• Shaw Prize

External Links

• Official Tang Prize website