Origin
On April 25, 2026, Mr. Ziheng Ding decided to sponsor The Ding Prize with a donation of RMB 1, encouraging outstanding work in the Radio Astronomy Laboratory of the Department of Astronomy at Tsinghua University.
About
About The Ding Prize
The Ding Prize was established on April 25, 2026, when Mr. Ziheng Ding decided to sponsor it with a donation of RMB 1 to encourage outstanding work in the Radio Astronomy Laboratory of the Department of Astronomy at Tsinghua University.
Mission
The prize aims to offer a formal but lightweight encouragement for research, academic contribution, and team support within the Radio Astronomy Laboratory.
Current prize categories
The current categories are the Best PhD Student Award, Postdoctoral Fellow Award, Supervisor Award, Best Sports Award, and Moyu Award. Selection standards, nomination methods, and ceremony arrangements will be announced later.
Expected first award year
The Ding Prize is expected to be awarded beginning in 2026.