Tiered national support for postdoctoral researchers conducting continued research and innovation through an eligible host organization. Application timing: The individual application period for the 2025 round was 20 February–30 April 2025.
1. Program or policy scope
Tiers B and C are for recently admitted researchers working full-time in a postdoctoral position. Individuals apply, host organizations review the submissions and a formal selection process follows.
2. Relevant profiles and main conditions
It is relevant to current postdoctoral researchers who meet the annual entry-date, PhD and full-time research requirements and have not received another priority postdoctoral award excluded by the guide.
- Relevant profile: postdoctoral researchers
- Relevant profile: early-career researchers
- Relevant profile: recent PhD graduates
3. Preparation and supporting documents
Ask the host organization to confirm eligibility and recommendation arrangements, then prepare the application, degree record, research achievements, research plan 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?
The individual application period for the 2025 round was 20 February–30 April 2025. Check the linked Overseas Students and Experts Service Center of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security 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: Overseas Students and Experts Service Center of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. Published: 2025.01.22; 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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