This article studies the historical process from drafting a reference list of academician candidates by members of the National Research Council,who were recommended by the Preparatory Committee of the First Election of Members of Academia Sinica,to the formal nomination by academic organizations.

Furthermore, it also briefs the background of the election decided by the Second Advisory Council of Academia Sinica, analyzes how regulations for the election were laid down and its contents, and explores the nomination of candidates for academicians and the appraisal of their competence.