Contents

• • Program overview
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Specialized areas of need
  • Special reminder
  • Support policies
  • How to apply

Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Center (Shanghai Eye Hospital) is inviting outstanding international talent in natural sciences, engineering, and technology to apply for the 2025 Excellent Young Scholars Fund (Overseas) of the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

Program overview

The fund aims to attract accomplished overseas researchers, including foreign nationals, in natural sciences and engineering to conduct independent research in China. It supports young scholars in advancing their careers and contributing to global scientific innovation.

Eligibility criteria

• Born on or after Jan 1, 1985.
• Hold a doctoral degree.
• Have held a formal teaching or research position at an overseas university, research institute, or corporate R&D center for at least 36 consecutive months after earning their doctoral degree and before April 15, 2025.
• Applicants with exceptional achievements and a doctoral degree earned overseas may be eligible for reduced work experience requirements.
• Applicants must not have taken up full-time employment in China, except for those who began working in China on or after Jan 1, 2024. Upon receiving funding approval, applicants must resign from any overseas positions and commit to full-time work in China for no less than three years.

Specialized areas of need

• Talent specializes in rare and complex ophthalmic diseases, cutting-edge technologies, and translational medicine research.
• Talent in various medical specialties or interdisciplinary fields focused on enhancing the quality development of ophthalmology and improving medical technologies.

Special reminder

The above requirements are based on the 2024 guidelines. The official 2025 requirements will be determined by the 2025 guidelines issued by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. For updates, visit:

https://www.nsfc.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab442/module1178/page1.htm

Support policies

1. Selected applicants will receive national funding, and those applying through the Shanghai Eye Hospital will enjoy the following benefits:

• Assistance with obtaining Shanghai residency applications
• Competitive annual salary, comparable to world-leading university positions, with global-level research rewards.
• Access to top-tier research platforms, resources, and ample start-up funding, in addition to the national funding.
• Priority consideration for doctoral supervision and graduate recruitment.
• Competitive housing subsidies and relocation assistance, with support in finding temporary accommodation.
• Comprehensive life and medical insurance, housing provident fund, and access to green medical channels for the applicant and their family.
• Support for spousal employment opportunities.
• Access to high-quality medical services and education resources.

2. Candidates who progress to the evaluation stage but do not win the program will receive:

• Priority recommendation for national or provincial talent projects, including medical benefits, and housing subsidies.
• Competitive annual salary and research funding based on the hospital’s salary requirements.
• Priority appointment at Tongji University and the hospital, subject to eligibility.

How to apply

Applicants can send their CV (in both Chinese and English), achievement verification materials, and expert recommendation letters to shhdr36@163.com by March 7, 2025, with the subject "Application for 2025 Excellent Young Scholars Fund – Name – Current Employer".

The CV should include personal basic information, contact details, professional fields and directions, academic background, and major academic achievements (such as publications, projects, patents, and awards).

For inquiries, contact:

Mr/Ms Huang at 021-6267-4070

Email: shhdr36@163.com

Source: Official WeChat account of General Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government at "shanghaifabu"