A program selecting early-career PhD graduates for postdoctoral research at participating centers of the Helmholtz Association in Germany. Application timing: The 2025 application period was 20 March–31 May 2025.
1. Program or policy scope
The program supports selected PhD graduates whose work matches a Helmholtz position to conduct approximately two years of full-time postdoctoral research in Germany.
2. Relevant profiles and main conditions
It is relevant to early-career PhD graduates with suitable English or German proficiency who meet the position's research requirements and can be recommended by a Chinese postdoctoral host organization.
- Relevant profile: postdoctoral researchers
- Relevant profile: early-career researchers
- Relevant profile: recent PhD graduates
3. Preparation and supporting documents
Prepare the English application, degree and transcript records, language evidence, research achievements and recommendation letters, and confirm the German position and full-time research period.
- Prepare: CV and identity document
- Prepare: degree and appointment records
- Prepare: representative achievements or project evidence
- Prepare: host-organization recommendation
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current application timing?
The 2025 application period was 20 March–31 May 2025. Check the linked Office of the National Postdoctoral Management Committee and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation page before preparing or submitting materials.
What should be confirmed before an application?
Confirm the applicable annual notice, submitting organization, host-institution requirements and document checklist. A Kebo Kehui profile assessment is an initial advisory review; the competent authority and host institution make formal eligibility and selection decisions.
Source: Office of the National Postdoctoral Management Committee and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. Published: 2025.03.06; Last verified: 2026.07.27. Talent policies may change by year, region and submitting organization. This English overview is for general information and does not replace the latest official notice or an eligibility decision by the relevant authority or host institution.
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