The Division for Particle Astrophysics is mainly involved in studies in various cosmic ray contents, various burst phenomenon, black holes, neutron stars, the structure of galaxy, galaxy cluster and the large-scale structure and evolvement of the universe by observing cosmic rays.

　　Currently the Division undertakes many important research projects: Sino-Japanese ASγ  Experiment at YBJ Cosmic Ray Observatory, Sino-Italian ARGO Experiment, the AMS International Collaboration searching for anti-matter and dark matter in the universe, the X-ray Spectrometer on the Chang'E I (China's Moon Exploration Program), and the first X-ray astronomical satellite HXMT.