Support for outstanding recent PhD graduates entering major national research platforms for postdoctoral research. Application timing: The 2025 round has closed. Subsequent rounds follow notices on the China Postdoctoral website.
1. Program or policy scope
The Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program is Tier A of the National Program for Funding Postdoctoral Researchers. It focuses on young PhD graduates with strong innovation potential in basic research, strategic high technology and frontier interdisciplinary fields.
2. Relevant profiles and main conditions
It is relevant to outstanding PhD graduates who plan to conduct full-time research at an eligible postdoctoral host organization and meet the annual requirements for age and date of degree completion.
- Relevant profile: recent PhD graduates
- Relevant profile: postdoctoral researchers
- Relevant profile: early-career researchers
3. Preparation and supporting documents
Check age, PhD award date, proposed host organization and discipline scope. Prepare a research proposal, representative achievements, degree records and the host organization's recommendation.
- 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 round has closed. Subsequent rounds follow notices on the China Postdoctoral website. 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: 2025.01.21; 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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