A national honor for foreign experts who have made significant contributions to China's modernization and international exchange and cooperation. Application timing: Nominations follow the annual notice from the Ministry of Science and Technology or the competent foreign-expert authority.
1. Program or policy scope
The award recognizes foreign experts with important contributions to science and technology innovation, economic development, social progress and international cooperation.
2. Relevant profiles and main conditions
It is relevant to foreign experts whose employer or competent authority can nominate them, whose professional contributions are substantial and who fall within the annual nomination scope.
- Relevant profile: international experts
- Relevant profile: international science and technology professionals
- Relevant profile: international technology specialists
3. Preparation and supporting documents
The nominating organization should document the expert's work in China, representative contributions, key problems solved, collaboration outcomes and supporting evidence.
- 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?
Nominations follow the annual notice from the Ministry of Science and Technology or the competent foreign-expert authority. Check the linked Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China 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: Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China. Published: 2020.04.13; 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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