The National Natural Science Foundation of China has launched a new round of the 2025 Excellent Young Scholars Fund (Overseas) to attract exceptional young talent from abroad. Tongji University warmly invites qualified candidates to apply!

Eligibility

• Born on or after Jan 1, 1985.
• Hold a doctoral degree.
• Specialize in natural sciences, engineering, or related fields.
• 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 obtaining their doctoral degree and before Sept 15, 2025. Applicants with exceptional achievements and a doctoral degree earned abroad may qualify for a reduction in the required work experience (excluding those who earned the degree through joint programs with Chinese institutions). For applicants holding a paid position in China while working overseas, the time spent in the domestic role will not count toward their overseas work experience.
• Have recognized research or technological achievements and show strong potential to become a leading or outstanding talent in their field.
• Applicants should not have taken up full-time employment in China, except for those who have been working in China since Jan 1, 2024. Upon funding approval, applicants should resign from overseas positions and commit to full-time work in China for at least three years.

Application limits

• Applicants may only take part in one national talent program at the same level and cannot apply for a lower-level program.
• Those who applied for the 2025 Excellent Young Scholars Fund (Overseas) in the first half but were ineligible due to timing, and now meet the updated criteria, may reapply in the next round. Other applicants may not submit duplicate applications.
• Anyone who has already applied for another national talent program at the same level in 2025 is not eligible to apply for this round.

Application instructions

• Eligible applicants may sign an intent agreement with Tongji University and complete the online application after Aug 1, 2025.
• The application should be filled out in simplified Chinese or English, with all required attachments uploaded. Both the applicant and host institution must provide complete and accurate details, including ID or passport numbers and work history.
• The process is fully paperless. Applicants must submit the application form, attachments, and integrity statement online. The university will review and forward the materials to the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

How to apply

• Resume submission: Please send your resume to the talent office at rcb@tongji.edu.cn. Use the subject line "Application for Excellent Young Scholars Fund – Name – Target School".
• WeChat registration: Scan the QR code below to apply online. We will reach out to you soon!

Source: Official WeChat account of Shanghai Yangpu District News Center at "shanghai-yangpu"