Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowships in Multiple Disciplines at Peking University (Boya Fellowship) Peking University in China

Peking University is inviting applications for the prestigious Boya Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2026, offering up to 380 fully funded postdoctoral positions across a wide range of academic disciplines. The fellowship is open to early-career researchers from around the world, providing a unique opportunity to conduct research in Beijing, China, at one of the world’s leading universities. Research areas include natural sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, economics, information technology, and interdisciplinary studies, with departments such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Management, and more participating.

The fellowship provides a comprehensive funding package: a 24-month appointment with an annual pre-tax salary of 200,000 RMB, social insurance, housing allowance, and other benefits. An additional housing subsidy of 60,000 RMB is available for those without access to postdoctoral housing, and supervisors may offer extra research subsidies of 30,000–90,000 RMB per year based on merit. This makes the Boya Fellowship one of the most competitive and attractive postdoctoral opportunities in China.

Eligibility requirements include being under 35 years old and having completed a PhD within the past three years (or expecting to do so by the eligibility deadline). Applicants must secure a written endorsement from a Peking University faculty member who will serve as their postdoctoral supervisor, submit a strong research proposal, and provide two recommendation letters (one from their PhD advisor). All application materials must be in Chinese or English. Selection is based on academic excellence, the quality of the research proposal, recommendations, and the commitment of the supervisor.

The application process involves two rounds: Round One (January 1 – February 28, 2026) and Round Two (September 1 – October 10, 2026). Applicants should identify and contact a suitable faculty member at Peking University, prepare all required documents, and submit their application as a single PDF to the relevant departmental coordinator. For more information, applicants can visit the official fellowship page or consult the list of departmental contacts provided in the announcement.

This fellowship is ideal for recent PhD graduates and postdoctoral researchers seeking to advance their careers in a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment. Peking University offers world-class resources and a collaborative academic community, making it an excellent destination for postdoctoral training in fields such as biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, economics, sociology, psychology, political science, philosophy, history, literature, law, environmental science, materials science, engineering, neuroscience, robotics, statistics, anthropology, archaeology, geology, earth science, astronomy, management, business, education, journalism, international relations, and linguistics.