【Purpose/significance】The innovation of scientific research evaluation system is conducive to improving the subjective mo⁃

tivation of researchers. However, the current evaluation reform still focuses on the results of scientific research instead of the important roles of scientific research process.【Method/process】In this work, a contribution evaluation mechanism of the scientific research pro⁃cess with horizontal contribution and vertical contribution as the first level indicators is proposed. The novel evaluation method is es⁃tablished based on literature research combined with basic experimental scientific research processes. In this evaluation system, To⁃ken point reward innovatively integrates research process contribution evaluation to establish a credible research process contribution evaluation method.【Result/conclusion】Based on the field research, interview results and questionnaires, the contribution weights and contribution type indicators of the research process for horizontal contribution is established using the 3σ-mean method. Besides, the exchange-collaboration index, achievement citation index and research sharing index for the vertical contribution is constructed. In or⁃der to deeply explore the citation relationship among achievements, an optimization solution of research process contribution evalua⁃tion is proposed.【Innovation/limitation】Moreover, the limitations of this study in terms of data collection and indicator rationality are discussed. This paper also provides policy suggestions for the innovation and talent team building of scientific research evaluation.