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Project Overview
The Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas) aims to attract and encourage outstanding young scholars from overseas who have achieved notable accomplishments in natural sciences, engineering, and technology. Successful applicants will return to (or come to) China to conduct innovative research in their chosen fields. The program is designed to accelerate the growth of young scientific and technological talents, cultivate academic leaders poised to reach the global frontiers of science, and contribute to China’s development as a global powerhouse in science and technology.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas) should meet the following criteria:
1. Abide by the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, uphold scientific ethics, and exemplify the spirit of scientists in the new era;
2. Born on or after January 1, 1986;
3. Hold a Ph.D. degree;
4. Research directions primarily in natural sciences, engineering, technology, etc.;
5. From the date of obtaining the Ph.D. until June 15, 2026, applicants should generally have held formal teaching or research positions in prestigious overseas universities, research institutions, or corporate R&D centers for at least 36 consecutive months. For those who obtained their Ph.D. overseas and have demonstrated exceptional performance, the work experience requirement may be relaxed (this does not apply to Ph.D. degrees obtained through joint domestic-overseas training programs). For applicants who held a salaried position in China while working overseas, the duration of such employment will not count toward the overseas work experience.
6. Have achieved research or technical results recognized by peer experts and demonstrate the potential to become an academic leader or outstanding talent in their field.
7. Applicants should not yet have returned to China full-time, or must have returned to China on or after January 1, 2025. Upon receiving the funding notification, successful candidates must resign from their overseas positions and work full-time in China for at least 3 years.
Restrictions: The program adheres to the national requirements for the coordination and alignment of science and technology talent plans. An individual may only undertake one talent program at the same level and apply for only one program in a single application year. Reverse-level applications are not permitted.
Program Funding
Funding Amount: RMB 1 million to 3 million
Funding Period: 3 years
Support Measures
Nanchang University provides successful applicants with distinguished professorships (within the state institutional framework), competitive research funding, and excellent remuneration. Awardees are eligible for the Jiangxi Provincial High-Level Talent Certification, enjoying exclusive services and preferential policies from both the province and the city, including medical care, school enrollment for children, and spousal employment assistance.
Appointment Position: Distinguished Professor or Researcher (State Institutional Establishment).
Remuneration: Annual salary of RMB 500,000 to 800,000.
Research Funding: Superior research facilities and start-up funds.
Academic Team: Support for team building during the first term, including 1-2 team members and an annual enrollment quota of 1 Ph.D. student and 2-3 Master’s students.
Housing: Access to on-campus temporary housing; option to purchase one “Qianhu Lanjing” apartment near the campus at a preferential price, or receive a housing subsidy of 1 million to 1.8 million RMB.
Medical Services: Premium medical care provided by the university’s five affiliated Tier-3 Class-A hospitals.
Spouse Employment: Proper arrangement for spousal employment or a one-time living allowance.
Children’s Education: Access to seamless, premium K-12 educational services (from kindergarten through high school) at multiple prime locations throughout the city.
Way to apply
Please send your resume to rcb@ncu.edu.cn with the subject line “Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas)”. Your resume should include basic personal information, educational background, work experience, and academic achievements. Nanchang University’s dedicated team will provide professional guidance and meticulous support to assist you throughout the application process. We look forward to helping you reach new heights in your career!
Contact Information
Contact Person: Mr. Chen
Tel: +86-791-83969076
Email: rcb@ncu.edu.cn
Website：http://www.ncu.edu.cn
University Profile
Nanchang University—Boundless Prospects
Nanchang University (NCU) is a national "Double First-Class" initiative university, a university co-constructed by the Ministry of Education and the People’s Government of Jiangxi Province, and a flagship institution for the overall development of first-class universities in Jiangxi Province.
Located in Nanchang, the celebrated “City of Heroes”, the university comprises three campuses: Qianhu, Qingshanhu, and Donghu. The main campus, Qianhu, covers an area of over 4,260 mu (approx. 284 hectares) with a total building area of 1.49 million square meters. The university's total footprint spans more than 5,460 mu.
The university currently features 42 teaching units, covering 13 discipline categories and offering 96 undergraduate programs. It holds 27 primary discipline doctoral programs, 4 professional doctoral degree categories, and 18 post-doctoral research stations. Additionally, it offers 50 primary discipline master's programs and 36 professional master's degree categories. The university operates 5 directly affiliated hospitals, housing 16 national key clinical specialties. The Materials Science and Engineering discipline is part of the national “Double First-Class” construction initiative, and 6 disciplines are designated as provincial Peak Superiority Disciplines. Currently, 18 disciplines have entered the top 1% of the ESI global rankings, with 2 disciplines in the top 1‰. Notably, Agricultural Science (primarily Food Science) ranks in the top 0.191‰, Chemistry in the top 0.927‰, and Food Science & Technology holds the 8th position globally in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings.
Nanchang University hosts 74 national, ministerial, and provincial-level scientific and technological platforms in science, engineering, and medicine (excluding affiliated hospitals). These include 1 National Key Laboratory, 1 National Engineering Technology Research Center, 1 National International Science and Technology Cooperation Base, 1 China-Canada Joint Laboratory of Food Science and Technology (Nanchang), 2 Ministry of Education (MOE) Provincial-Ministerial Co-constructed Collaborative Innovation Centers, 1 National Genetic Testing Technology Application Demonstration Center, 2 MOE Key Laboratories, 5 MOE Engineering Research Centers, and 1 MOE Medical Platform. Furthermore, there are 29 ministerial and provincial-level platforms for humanities and social sciences, including a National Training and Research Center for Ideological and Political Work in Colleges and Universities, a National Digital Literacy and Skills Training Base of the Cyberspace Administration of China, and a National Red Tourism Innovation and Development Research Base. The university also possesses service platforms such as a National University Science Park, a National Intellectual Property Information Service Center, and an MOE University Achievement Transformation and Technology Transfer Base. Its educational infrastructure includes 4 National Engineering Practice Education Centers, 2 National Virtual Simulation Experimental Teaching Centers, 5 National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Centers, and 2 National Off-campus Practice Education Bases for University Students.
Adhering to the fundamental mission of “cultivating virtue and nurturing talent”, Nanchang University is implementing five major strategies: Demand-driven Growth, Characteristic Development, Open Education, Talent-led Strength, and Cultural Enrichment. The university has embarked on a new journey to build a “world-class university with Jiangxi characteristics and Chinese distinction”. It strives to create three highlands for characteristic disciplines, scientific innovation, and talent gathering, aiming to become a benchmark in three areas: the independent cultivation of top-tier innovative talents, service to regional development by local universities, and the construction of a world-class university in a traditional revolutionary base area. As the leader of higher education in Jiangxi, NCU remains committed to serving the national strategy of building a leading country in education and the provincial strategy of strengthening Jiangxi through science and education.
