china europe research fellowship 2027 funded collaboration up to rmb 300000
details
The NSFC Invitational Visiting Fellowship for European Scholars is organized by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and focuses on strengthening academic cooperation between European researchers and Chinese institutions This program supports collaborative research projects rather than individual study and is built around active partnerships between scholars in both regions
The fellowship runs over a two year period from early 2027 to the end of 2028 and requires selected researchers to spend time in China each year contributing to joint research activities and academic exchange
requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD degree and have a full time academic or research position at a European institution Candidates must be under the age of forty five and demonstrate research interests aligned with an active project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
Applicants are required to apply jointly with a Chinese researcher who is currently leading an active funded project and can provide institutional support for the collaboration Establishing a strong research partnership before applying is essential for eligibility
benefits
Selected projects will receive funding of up to three hundred thousand Chinese yuan to support collaboration and research mobility The funding can be used for international travel within China accommodation living expenses and organizing workshops or academic events
This fellowship provides valuable opportunities to engage in high level scientific collaboration gain international research experience and contribute to meaningful joint projects between Europe and China