Overview

A collection of transport, temporary accommodation, rental housing, employment and entrepreneurship services for recent PhD and master's graduates and other eligible early-career professionals. Application timing: Each service follows the current rules in Suzhoudao and the relevant local platform.

1. Program or policy scope

The official portal covers interview travel support, youth talent hostels and rental subsidies. Graduates of universities outside China must provide the relevant degree verification and job-search or employment information for each service.

2. Relevant profiles and main conditions

It is relevant to recent PhD and master's graduates and other eligible early-career professionals seeking work in Suzhou, newly employed in the city or within the required period after graduation.

  • Relevant profile: internationally trained PhD researchers
  • Relevant profile: early-career researchers
  • Relevant profile: university graduates

3. Preparation and supporting documents

Review each service separately for graduation date, eligible institution, Suzhou housing history, interview or employment relationship, social insurance and rental status. Apply through Suzhoudao or the relevant local channel.

  • Prepare: degree or education record
  • Prepare: Chinese verification of an overseas degree
  • Prepare: job-search or employment evidence
  • Prepare: rental-housing evidence

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current application timing?

Each service follows the current rules in Suzhoudao and the relevant local platform. Check the linked Suzhou Municipal Government early-career talent policy portal 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 and Review Notice

Source: Suzhou Municipal Government early-career talent policy portal. Published: 2025.06.04; 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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