A program selecting outstanding PhD graduates from mainland China for postdoctoral research at designated universities in Hong Kong under a joint supervisor. Application timing: The 2025 round has closed; the program is organized under each annual guide.
1. Program or policy scope
The program is jointly implemented by the Office of the National Postdoctoral Management Committee and the Hong Kong Scholars Association. Selected researchers undertake two years of postdoctoral research at designated Hong Kong universities.
2. Relevant profiles and main conditions
It is relevant to early-career PhD graduates who meet the annual degree-date, age, academic and English-language requirements and can obtain a recommendation from a mainland postdoctoral host organization.
- Relevant profile: postdoctoral researchers
- Relevant profile: early-career researchers
- Relevant profile: recent PhD graduates
3. Preparation and supporting documents
Match the research direction to a published position and prepare Chinese and English CVs, research achievements, a research plan, language evidence 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; the program is organized under each annual guide. Check the linked Office of the National Postdoctoral Management Committee 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: Office of the National Postdoctoral Management Committee and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. Published: 2025.03.06; 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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