Shuimu Tsinghua Scholar Program Postdoctoral Fellowship in Multiple Disciplines at Tsinghua University Tsinghua University in China

The Shuimu Tsinghua Scholar Program at Tsinghua University is a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship aimed at attracting outstanding scholars from around the world to conduct research across 52 disciplines. The program is open to candidates who have obtained their PhD within the last three years or will obtain it before starting, and who are committed to full-time academic research at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Applicants must be recommended by the relevant department after an interview and can only apply once per year. The selection process evaluates the overall application, academic ability, research plan, and potential impact on the field.

Shuimu Scholars receive an annual salary of 300,000 RMB (before tax) for two or three years, along with transitional housing on campus or a housing subsidy of 42,000 RMB per year. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical coverage equivalent to Tsinghua faculty, access to career training, funding for international conferences, and priority placement for children in Tsinghua’s kindergarten and primary school. The program provides an excellent environment for early-career researchers to develop their independent academic careers and collaborate with leading experts in their fields.

Application materials include the Shuimu Tsinghua Scholar Program Application Form, academic and research materials (PDF), and 2-3 recommendation letters (including one from the PhD advisor) sent directly by referees to the department. All documents must be compiled into a single PDF and emailed to the department. For specific deadlines and contact details, applicants should consult the relevant department’s website. The first round application deadline is April 10, 2026, and the second round deadline is October 10, 2026. For more information and department contacts, visit Tsinghua University Postdoctoral Program.

This opportunity is ideal for scholars in fields such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, Law, Management, Philosophy, Sociology, Education, and Medical Science. The program offers a supportive academic environment, generous funding, and the chance to work at one of the world’s top universities.