To further improve the talent funding system, attract and cultivate talents, and especially attract outstanding young talents from overseas to return (come) to work in China, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) will continue to carry out the Science Fund Program for Excellent Young Scientists (Overseas) of the National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2025.

I. Program Description

The Science Fund Program for Excellent Young Scientists (Overseas) is designed to attract and encourage outstanding young scholars (including non-Chinese foreign talents) who have achieved good results in natural sciences, engineering, and other fields to return (come) to China and work. These scholars are expected to independently choose research directions and conduct innovative research. The program aims to promote the rapid development of young scientific and technological talents, and cultivate a group of outstanding academic talents who are expected to enter the forefront of world science and technology, thereby contributing to building China into a science and technology giant.

II. Founding Model

Funding amount: 1-3 million yuan

Funding period: 3 years

III. Notice to Applicants

Eligible applicants should, in accordance with the program guide, sign a work contract or intention agreement with their supporting institutions. They should log in to the information system after March 3, 2025, and complete the online Application Form for the National Natural Science Foundation of China Science Fund Program for Excellent Young Scientists (Overseas). Applicants are responsible for the authenticity of the information they provide in the application materials.

Applicants should fill out the Application Form online in simplified Chinese or English according to the instructions and outlines, and upload relevant attachments and materials.

The program adopts a paperless application process. Applicants should submit the electronic Application Form, attachments, notarized commitment letter, and other materials online to their supporting institutions. The supporting institutions will review the materials and submit them online to the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

IV. Contact Information

Telephone:

+86-10-62329133  62328046  62325932

Technical support for the Information System (Information Center):

+86-10-62317474

For additional information such as supporting institutions, applicant qualifications, and other details, please refer to the program guide at https://www.nsfc.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab434/info94490.htm.

For access to the program application information system, please refer to https://grants.nsfc.gov.cn/.

Source: National Natural Science Foundation of China