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National Grant Advisory

Empower global R&D elites and connect deeply with Yangtze Delta top universities and industrial clusters

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7 Major National Programs
Up to ¥5M RMB Bonus
100+ University & Industry Partners
Live Collaboration Opportunities

Expert Policy Guidance

Up-to-date official policy interpretation in plain language.

100% Free Application Service

Full end-to-end support. No fees for talents. No travel to China required.

Career Placement Support

University faculty and industry R&D positions in Jiangsu & Yangtze River Delta.

Research Collaboration Support

Remote technical consulting and joint research opportunities available now.

National Grant Schemes

Dual-track Application Tutoring for Academic Path and Industrial Path, with In-depth Linkages to Yangtze River Delta Affiliated Institutions.

Excellent Young Scientist

Funding: ¥3-5M (~$420k-$710k) + local matching

Position: Tenure-Track Professor / Independent PI

Requirements: Under 40 | PhD | 36+ months overseas research experience

Innovation/Young Talents

Funding: ¥1.5-3M (~$210k-$420k) + salary subsidy

Position: Top Industry R&D Expert / Elite Young Scholar

Requirements: PhD | 36+ months overseas industry/R&D experience

Torch Program
¥3-8M Research Fund / Full Professor
OE
Fortune 500 / Core CTO / Director
Postdoc Program
Postdoc Station Match / Startup Fund
Regional Key Talent Program
YRD Key Industry Chain Subsidy

Global Benchmarking

These programs follow global standards, equivalent to the most respected talent schemes worldwide.

China Program International Equivalents Value Proposition
Excellent Young Scientist / Young Talent (NSFC Overseas Excellence) ERC Starting Grant (EU)
UKRI Future Leaders (UK)
Humboldt Fellowship (DE)		 Top University Green Channel / Independent PI
Multi-Million Research Start-up & Golden Salary
Qiming Program (Innovation / Entrepreneurship) (Tech & Industry Leaders) US O-1A / EB-1A Exceptional Talent
Singapore ONE Pass / Tech.Pass		 Industry Top Expert Certification / Offshore Advisor
Full Industry Chain Ecosystem & Capital Access
Torch Program / Outstanding Engineer (R&D & Engineering Experts) IEEE Fellow Level Equivalent
Australia GTI (Global Talent)		 Enterprise CTO / Chief Technical Expert
Horizontal Projects & Industry-Academia Commercialization

Our Partner Network

Headquartered in Jiangsu, China's most innovative province, with deep partnerships across the Yangtze River Delta.

University Partners

Partner institutions:

  • Nanjing University
  • Southeast University
  • Soochow University
  • Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
  • Nanjing University of Science and Technology
  • Hohai University, Jiangnan University
  • China Pharmaceutical University
  • Jiangsu University
  • Yangzhou University
  • Nanjing Tech University
  • Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications

Dockable resources:

  • Tenure-track Professor/Associate positions with tenure
  • PhD/Master student supervision
  • Independent lab space and startup funding
  • Faculty housing and relocation package
  • Spouse employment and children's school placement

Industry Partners

Cooperative enterprise:

  • CATL
  • BYD
  • LONGi Green Energy
  • Trina Solar
  • JA Solar
  • Sungrow Power
  • Honeycomb Energy
  • XCMG
  • CRRC
  • SANY Heavy Industry
  • Hengli Hydraulic
  • Zhongtian Technology
  • Hengtong Group, Bosch (Suzhou)

Dockable resources:

  • Chief Scientist / CTO / R&D Head positions
  • Multi-million RMB project autonomy
  • Stock options and equity incentives
  • Full commercialization support
  • Core R&D team building authority

Research Institutes

Cooperative institution:

  • CAS Nanjing Branch institutes
  • MIIT affiliated research centers
  • Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute
  • National Key Laboratories
  • National Engineering Research Centers

Dockable resources:

  • Research Professor / PI positions
  • National major project lead eligibility
  • Access to major national scientific facilities
  • Industry-academia translation pathways

Research Collaboration Opportunities

Flexible offshore and customized cooperation is supported. Researchers can participate deeply in cutting-edge domestic R&D via joint research and technical consulting without changing overseas faculty roles.

Latest technological requirements (Budget supports offshore settlement in RMB / USD.)

Organization Field Requirement Format Budget
Leading New Energy Company Battery Technology Solid-state battery electrolyte development Remote consulting / Joint R&D ¥500k-2M/project
Jiangsu 985 University AI / Computer Vision Adjunct professor / PhD co-supervisor Joint supervision / Grant collaboration ¥300k-800k/year
Biopharmaceutical Company Oncology Target validation for cancer immunotherapy Remote advisor / Technology transfer ¥1-3M
Advanced Manufacturing Firm Industrial Robotics High-precision motion control algorithm Technical problem solving / Patent licensing ¥800k-1.5M
Jiangsu 211 University New Materials Carbon fiber composite performance improvement Joint research / Co-publication ¥200k-500k/year

Events and News

Jul 2026 Updated Jiangsu Regional Talent Bonus Policies
May 2026 Jiangsu Leading Enterprises Online Talent Info Session (US/EU time zones available)
May 2026 Updated policy interpretations for Jiangsu regional talent bonuses
Apr 2026 Latest faculty and industry positions updated weekly
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Talent Landing Achievements

Over the past years, we have helped hundreds of overseas talents successfully apply for national programs and start their careers in Jiangsu. Here are a few examples:

[AI & Computer Science] Dr. W (Young Talent, 2025)

Former Senior Algorithm Engineer at a US Big Tech company, PhD in Computer Science from a Top 50 US university. Selected for Qiming Program Young Talent, received ¥1.5M personal bonus, now leads an AI team at a leading Nanjing tech company.

[Automotive Engineering] Mr. L (Outstanding Engineer, 2024)

Former Principal Engineer at a German Fortune 500 automotive company, 15 years of industry experience, Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Selected for Qiming Program Outstanding Engineer, received ¥3M personal bonus, now serves as CTO of a new energy vehicle component company in Suzhou.

[Advanced Materials] Prof. Z (NSFC Excellent Young Scientist, 2025)

Former Postdoctoral Researcher at a top UK university, PhD in Materials Science from Cambridge. Selected for Overseas Young Talent Program, received ¥3M research funding + ¥1.8M local bonus, now is a Tenure-Track Associate Professor at a 985 university in Jiangsu, supervising 5 PhD students.

[Biomedical Engineering] Dr. C (Entrepreneurial Talent, 2024)

Former R&D Director at a Singapore biotech startup, PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Selected for Qiming Program Entrepreneurial Talent, received ¥3M startup grant, founded a biotech company in Suzhou Industrial Park, completed ¥30M Series A financing in 2025.

* All cases are real. Names and specific details are anonymized to protect privacy.

Global Academic Network Partner

We pay tribute to all scholars and referrers bridging academia and industry.

Special Program Application Referral Incentive

A think tank consultancy allowance of ¥20,000 to ¥50,000 is offered for successfully helping top scholars get admitted to national talent recruitment programs.

Premium Talent Placement Bonus

Help candidates secure core positions in universities or enterprises, and obtain an ecosystem referral fund worth 1% of the candidate’s first-year annual salary.

Commercialization & Lateral Research Project Incentive

A matchmaking commission equal to 3%–5% of the total contract amount will be issued for facilitating lateral scientific research cooperation between enterprises and scholars.

Ecosystem Partner Privileges

There is no upper limit on referral volume. Partners hold priority rights for follow-up investment and consulting eligibility for TalentGate offshore incubation projects.

🛡️ Full-process desensitization complying with business and academic privacy standards.

Our Governance & Commitments

Compliance Guidelines for National Special Programs

Policies are fully transparent throughout the whole process, and all special grant funds are remitted directly from government authorities to individual accounts.

Zero Expense Commitment for Scholars

Institutional services are subsidized by affiliated entities; no consulting or application fees will be charged to scholars.

Full-process Desensitization & Compliance Confidentiality

We strictly abide by NDA agreements, never engage with overseas employers, and guarantee compliance with your existing overseas employment.

Long-term Incubation & Continuous Mentorship

No financial obligations for unsuccessful applications. We provide multi-year long-term planning and in-depth revision & iteration of application documents.

CONTACT

Multi-Timezone Support

Our consultants cover all major time zones. We will respond within 24 hours.

Office Hours

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Contact us today for a free, no-obligation 1-on-1 consultation. We look forward to helping you explore opportunities in China.