Support for outstanding early-career researchers who earned a PhD outside China and will conduct postdoctoral research at an eligible host organization in China. Application timing: Annual intakes and host acceptance dates follow the latest notice on the China Postdoctoral website.
1. Program or policy scope
The recruitment track is jointly supported by the national postdoctoral authorities and domestic host organizations for researchers who received their PhD abroad and will undertake postdoctoral research in China.
2. Relevant profiles and main conditions
It is relevant to non-Chinese and overseas-educated PhD graduates whose university or discipline, age, graduation date and planned full-time research period in China meet the annual requirements.
- Relevant profile: internationally trained PhD researchers
- Relevant profile: international PhD graduates
- Relevant profile: postdoctoral researchers
3. Preparation and supporting documents
First contact an eligible postdoctoral host organization and proposed supervisor in China. Prepare a passport, PhD record, research achievements, research proposal 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?
Annual intakes and host acceptance dates follow the latest notice on the China Postdoctoral website. Check the linked China Postdoctoral website — official international exchange project resources 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: China Postdoctoral website — official international exchange project resources. Published: 2019.01.01; 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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