1. To qualify for this program, applicants should obtain a recommendation letter from one of the following institutions (hereinafter referred to as “recommending institutions”).:
– the national science and technology authority of the applicant’s home country; or
– national science and technology foundation, or relevant international organization/research institution; or
– the embassy or consulate of the applicants’ home country in China;
– China’s embassy/consulate (or mission) abroad, or overseas office of the China Association for International Exchange of Personnel.

2. The applicants should be from a Belt and Road partner country or another developing country;

3. The applicants should formal employment in one of the above-mentioned countries, engaged in scientific research or science and technology policy studies;

4. The applicants should hold a Ph.D degree or have at least 5 years of research experience;

5. The applicants should demonstrate strong research competence or potential;

6. The applicants should be under 45 years old (calculated as of the date of the intended position) and in good health;

7. The applicants should have good communication skills in English or Chinese;

8. The applicants should be able to work full-time in China during the application period;

9. The applicants must comply with Chinese laws, regulations, and other relevant rules.

10. International talented youth must work together with Chinese researchers.