Microsoft Research Asia will invest about100000 RMB in three years to set up the Microsoft Young Professors Fund. According to the candidates' situation and evaluation results, each "Microsoft Young Professor" will receive a grant of 500,000 to 800,000 RMB within three years to carry out innovative research and computer talent training projects related to computer and information technology.
Microsoft Research Asia, founded in 1998, is a basic research institution established by Microsoft in the Asia-Pacific region. In order to strengthen the strong cooperation with domestic universities and promote the sustainable development of teaching and scientific research, Microsoft Research Asia launched the "Microsoft Young Professor Award" project in 2006. Through this project, the Institute hopes to support young scholars with great innovative spirit and great potential in scientific research and personnel training related to computer and information technology.