Shanghai Sci-tech Co-research Program Scholarship 2026 in China

Overview

The Shanghai Sci-tech Co-research Program invites young international scientists to undertake joint research projects in Shanghai, China. Funded by the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (STCSM), the initiative offers support for high-risk, high-value basic research and frontier technologies while strengthening the city's international research ecosystem.

Benefits

A fixed grant of RMB 400,000 per project spanning a 2-year duration.
Lump-sum funding management allowing autonomous fund usage by the project team, with direct project expenses accounting for over 80% of funding.
Host organization support, which may include assigned program assistants for application and management.
Access to Shanghai's broader international research and innovation environment.

Eligibility

Must hold foreign nationality.
Must possess a PhD in natural sciences or engineering from a world-class university or renowned research institution.
Must be under 45 years of age, born on or after January 1, 1981.
Must hold a formal teaching or research position at an overseas university, research institution, or corporate R&D department.
Must not hold full-time employment within China or serve as a legal representative or principal executive of a Chinese enterprise.
Must conduct research in Shanghai for a cumulative total of at least 6 months during the project, featuring one continuous stay of at least 3 months.
Host organization must be a legal entity or unincorporated organization registered in Shanghai.

How to Apply

Applicants must first establish contact with a potential host organization in Shanghai willing to collaborate. The host organization will then assist in preparing and submitting the application online through the official management information system. No hard paper copies are required for submission.

Deadline

Applications remain open until December 31, 2026.

Overview

Benefits

A fixed grant of RMB 400,000 per project spanning a 2-year duration.

Lump-sum funding management allowing autonomous fund usage by the project team, with direct project expenses accounting for over 80% of funding.

Host organization support, which may include assigned program assistants for application and management.

Access to Shanghai's broader international research and innovation environment.

Eligibility

Must hold foreign nationality.

Must possess a PhD in natural sciences or engineering from a world-class university or renowned research institution.

Must be under 45 years of age, born on or after January 1, 1981.

Must hold a formal teaching or research position at an overseas university, research institution, or corporate R&D department.

Must not hold full-time employment within China or serve as a legal representative or principal executive of a Chinese enterprise.

Must conduct research in Shanghai for a cumulative total of at least 6 months during the project, featuring one continuous stay of at least 3 months.

Host organization must be a legal entity or unincorporated organization registered in Shanghai.

How to Apply