Revitalizing Excellence, Forging New Horizons; Pioneering Innovation, Scaling Academic Heights. Tianjin University of Technology (TUT)is a dynamicecosystem where talents thrive and contribute to Tianjin’s vibrant growth. We provide exceptional career development platforms and competitive compensation packages, empowering professionals to achieve their full potential. We cordially invite outstanding overseas young scholars to apply for the 2025 National Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Overseas) through TUT. Join us to pursue excellence, elevate academic frontiers, and co-create a visionary future!
I. Program Overview
The Excellent Young Scientists Fund (Overseas) aims to attract outstanding overseas young scholars (including non-Chinese foreign talents) in natural sciences, engineering, and technology to return to or work in China. Selected candidates will independently pursue innovative research in self-selected directions, accelerating the growth of young scientific talent and cultivating future leaders at the forefront of global science and technology, thereby contributing to China’s scientific and technological advancement.
II. Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
(1) Adhere to Chinese laws and regulations, uphold academic integrity, and embody the spirit of scientists in the new era.
(2)Date of birth ; January 1,1985,or later.
(3) Hold a doctoral degree.
(4) Research focus in natural sciences, engineering, or related fields.
(5) Between obtaining a doctoral degree and April 15, 2025, applicants should have held a formal teaching or research position at a renowned overseas university, research institution, or corporate R&D division fora minimum of 36 consecutive months of post-doctoral work experience. For exceptional candidates with overseas doctoral degrees, work experience requirements may be flexibly adjusted (excludes joint doctoral training programs).
Note: Concurrent paid positions in China during overseas employment will not count toward the 36-month requirement.
(6) Demonstrate recognized research achievements and potential to become a leading scholar or distinguished talent in their field.
(7) Not yet engaged in full-time work in China, or have returned to China after January 1, 2024. Awardeesare required to relinquish overseas affiliations and commit to full-time employment in China for a minimum of 3 years upon grant acceptance.
2. Restrictions:
Comply with national policies on overlapping scientific talent programs. Applicants may hold only one national talent grant at the same level and may not apply for lower-tier programs.
III. Compensation & Support
National Grant: RMB 1-3 million
Duration: 3 years
University Benefits:
1. Appointment as full professor and doctoral supervisor, with priority access to graduate student/postdoctoral recruitment quotas.
2. Competitive salary, on-campus transitional housing, relocation allowance, substantial research funding, and performance-based bonuses.
3. Support for team-building and access to state-of-the-art research facilities and dedicated office/lab space.
4. Assistance with spouse employment and children’s education.
5. For candidates shortlisted but not ultimately selected, the university offers tailored positions; full benefits will be granted upon acceptance into equivalent talent programs.
IV. Contact Information of the University Personnel Office
Contact Person: Mr. Lu
Phone: +86-22-60215186
Email: lgzp@tjut.edu.cn (Please note "Application for Overseas Outstanding Young Scientists" in the subject line)
V. University Profile
Tianjin University of Technology (TUT) is situated on the shores of the Bohai Sea, at the heart of Tianjin’s Tiankai High-Tech Science and Innovation Park (Xiqing Campus). Its strategic location offers proximity to high-tech industrial clusters and urban transportation hubs, providing unparalleled regional advantages. As a key university in Tianjin, TUT is committed to advancing regional integration through the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Coordinated Development Strategy and the Belt and Road Initiative. By aligning with national and local socioeconomic priorities, the university serves as a vital force in driving scientific innovation, industrial transformation, and talent cultivation.
TUT comprises:16professional schools and3high-level research institutes,68 undergraduate programs and 6 first-level disciplines authorized to confer doctoral degrees: Materials Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Management Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics;2 professional doctoral degree programs: Electronics and Information, Energy and Power,1independently established interdisciplinary doctoral program:Low-Altitude Technology and Engineering,4 postdoctoral research stations,and36 master’s degree programs.
The university hosts prestigious research platforms, including a National Engineering Laboratory, a Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, and an Innovative Talent Cultivation Demonstration Base under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Four disciplines-Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, and Computer Science-have consistently ranked within the top 1% globally by ESI, while TUT is listed among the top 100 Chinese universities in the Nature Index (Nature Portfolio).
TUT steadfastly adheres to its “talent-driven university” strategy, focusing on recruiting and cultivating leading experts and promising young scholars to spearhead institutional advancement. The university’s talent ecosystem includes:22national-level talents: Chinese Academy of Engineering academicians, NSFC Distinguished Young Scholars, National Outstanding Young Scientists, National Teaching Masters, and recipients of the National Hundred, Thousand, and Ten Thousand Talents Project;138provincial/ministerial-level talents: Tianjin Distinguished Scholars, Tianjin Specially-Appointed Professors, Tianjin Special Support Program awardees, and Tier-1 candidates of the Tianjin “131” Innovative Talent Cultivation Program,19 high-level innovation teams.This robust talent infrastructure serves as the backbone of TUT’s sustained academic excellence.
