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Application GuidePreparation stageApprox. 4 min

2027 Huoju (HJ) Talent Program Application Guide

Prepare for the 2027 Huoju (HJ) talent program: PhD and overseas employment profiles, age and return timing, research-host matching, support references, preparation steps, documents and frequently asked questions.

Published: 2026.09.20
Last verified: 2026.09.20
Region: China
Relevant profiles: internationally trained PhD researchers, university researchers, industry technology specialists
Application timing: Follow the applicable annual notice and the host institution's internal review timetable.

#2027 Huoju (HJ) Talent Program Application Guide#China#Application Guide

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Application GuideApplication window closedApprox. 4 min

2026 NSFC Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Overseas): Application Guide

Official 2026 NSFC overseas young scientists requirements: birth date, post-PhD overseas experience, return-to-China commitments, host institutions and RMB 1–3 million in three-year research funding. The 15 June 2026 deadline has passed.

Published: 2026.09.20
Last verified: 2026.09.20
Region: China
Relevant profiles: internationally trained PhD researchers, early-career researchers, international researchers
Application timing: Closed: host institutions had to submit applications by 15 June 2026.

#2026 NSFC Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Overseas): Application Guide#China#Research Funding

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Application GuidePreparation stageApprox. 4 min

Qiming Plan 2027: Application Preparation Guide

Prepare for the Qiming Plan (Qiming Program / QM): innovation, outstanding-engineer and youth profiles, funding references, assessment priorities, application steps and documents.

Published: 2026.08.04
Last verified: 2026.08.04
Region: China
Relevant profiles: advanced internationally experienced specialists, technology specialists, university researchers
Application timing: Follow the annual application notice and the host's internal timetable.

#Qiming Plan 2027: Application Preparation Guide#China#Application Guide

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City Talent PolicyApplication window openApprox. 4 min

2026 Suzhou Outstanding Talent Special Award

An annual award for people continuously employed in Suzhou who meet the city's talent classification or priority-industry contribution criteria.

Published: 2026.07.20
Last verified: 2026.07.27
Region: Suzhou
Relevant profiles: industry technology specialists, industry specialists, advanced specialists
Application timing: The 2026 application period is 20 July–19 August 2026.

#2026 Suzhou Outstanding Talent Special Award#Suzhou#Talent Award

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Jiangsu Talent PolicyPreparation stageApprox. 4 min

2026 Jiangsu International Talent Programs: Eligibility and Application Preparation

A practical framework for internationally trained PhD researchers and research professionals, covering program scope, relevant profiles, core documents and common preparation questions.

Published: 2026.07.18
Last verified: 2026.07.22
Region: Jiangsu Province
Relevant profiles: internationally trained PhD researchers, researchers, technology specialists
Application timing: Subject to the official notice for the relevant year.

#2026 Jiangsu International Talent Programs: Eligibility and Application Preparation#Jiangsu Province#Talent Program

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Application GuideOngoingApprox. 4 min

How to Evaluate Talent Policy Information When Considering Work in China

How internationally trained PhD researchers can compare eligibility, timing and genuine development opportunities across policies issued by different regions and institutions.

Published: 2026.07.12
Last verified: 2026.07.16
Region: China
Relevant profiles: internationally trained PhD researchers, early-career researchers
Application timing: General preparation guide with no fixed deadline.

#How to Evaluate Talent Policy Information When Considering Work in China#China#Application Guide

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City Talent PolicyApplication window openApprox. 4 min

2026 Suzhou Global Postdoctoral Recruitment Program

A global recruitment initiative listing 2,018 postdoctoral positions across universities, research organizations, innovation platforms and leading companies in Suzhou.

Published: 2026.07.12
Last verified: 2026.07.27
Region: Suzhou
Relevant profiles: internationally trained PhD researchers, postdoctoral researchers, early-career researchers
Application timing: Positions are updated on an ongoing basis; follow the recruitment schedule of each host organization.

#2026 Suzhou Global Postdoctoral Recruitment Program#Suzhou#Postdoctoral Program

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City Talent PolicyApplication window openApprox. 4 min

2026 Nanjing Zijinshan Talent Program — Innovation and Entrepreneurship Track

A major project under Nanjing Talent Policy 2.0 supporting advanced innovation and entrepreneurship specialists and project establishment in the city.

Published: 2026.07.10
Last verified: 2026.07.27
Region: Nanjing
Relevant profiles: innovation specialists and entrepreneurs, advanced internationally experienced specialists, research teams
Application timing: Follow the current intake dates in the Nanjing Talent Policy 2.0 application system.

#2026 Nanjing Zijinshan Talent Program — Innovation and Entrepreneurship Track#Nanjing#Talent Program

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City Talent PolicySubject to official noticeApprox. 4 min

An Overview of International Research and Technology Opportunities in Suzhou

An introduction to Suzhou opportunities across university research, industrial innovation and technology transfer.

Published: 2026.07.05
Last verified: 2026.07.10
Region: Suzhou
Relevant profiles: researchers, technology specialists, innovation specialists and entrepreneurs
Application timing: Follow the notice issued for the specific industrial park, institution or program.

#An Overview of International Research and Technology Opportunities in Suzhou#Suzhou#City Opportunity

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City Talent PolicyApplication window openApprox. 4 min

20th Jinji Lake Science and Technology Leading Talent Program — Second 2026 Intake

Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) program for innovation and entrepreneurship leaders and teams in priority industries.

Published: 2026.07.03
Last verified: 2026.07.27
Region: Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP)
Relevant profiles: innovation specialists and entrepreneurs, industry technology specialists, internationally experienced professionals
Application timing: Follow the acceptance period displayed in the official SIP application system for this intake.

#20th Jinji Lake Science and Technology Leading Talent Program — Second 2026 Intake#Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP)#Talent Program

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Application GuideOngoingApprox. 4 min

Document Checklist for International Talent Recruitment by Chinese Universities

A practical guide to preparing a CV, representative achievements, research proposal and supporting evidence for university discussions and applications.

Published: 2026.06.26
Last verified: 2026.07.02
Region: China
Relevant profiles: internationally trained PhD researchers, university researchers
Application timing: Follow the notice issued by the target university.

#Document Checklist for International Talent Recruitment by Chinese Universities#China#Document Guide

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National Talent PolicyPreparation stageApprox. 4 min

Preparing for National Talent Programs Before an Application Window Opens

Reusable personal and research materials that internationally based researchers can prepare before a formal application window.

Published: 2026.06.18
Last verified: 2026.06.25
Region: China
Relevant profiles: internationally trained PhD researchers, researchers, technology specialists
Application timing: Subject to the formal application window.

#Preparing for National Talent Programs Before an Application Window Opens#China#Talent Program

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