Echo Hu/ Shanghai Daily news

Shanghai government has revised its annual science and technology prize regulation, the city government spokeswoman Jiao Yang said at a regular press conference on February 7.

The newly revised version has four adjustments:

Firstly, the prize categories are revised in accordance with state standards. The city divides its annual science and technology prizes into five categories, including awards for Chinese individuals, natural science, science and technology progress, technological invention and international cooperation.

Secondly, the scope of candidates has been expanded and those who contribute to areas such as scientific management and its popularization will be considered.

Thirdly, the prize requirements are revised to highlight self-innovation and intellectual property rights.

Fourthly, the award appraisal procedure has been improved. Measures include re-evaluating the result before it is formally confirmed.

The revised regulation for the science and technology awards will go into force from March 1, 2007. People can log onto city government Website (www.shanghai.gov.cn) for further information.

The city has been giving out awards to nearly 1,500 scientific results after the adoption of its science and technology awards regulation in 2001.