The internal application and recommendation process for the Ninth Outstanding Achievement Awards for Scientific Research in Higher Education Institutions (Humanities and Social Sciences), organized by the Ministry of Education, began in November 2022. The University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS) assembled experts to conduct multiple rounds of review and evaluation on nearly 400 submissions, ultimately selecting 12 nominations. Recently, the Ministry of Education announced the results, with seven projects from UCASS recognized. Among these, one project won a First Prize, five won Second Prizes, and one received a Third Prize.