International Postdoctoral Opportunity in Multiple Disciplines at Tsinghua University (Shuimu Tsinghua Scholar Program) Tsinghua University in China

The Shuimu Tsinghua Scholar Program at Tsinghua University offers an exceptional international postdoctoral opportunity for early-career researchers across 52 disciplines, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Economics, Political Science, and Medical Science. This prestigious program is designed to attract outstanding scholars committed to academic research and innovation, providing a structured, department-led selection process and clear application timelines.

Shuimu Scholars benefit from an annual salary of 300,000 RMB (before tax) for two or three years, along with transitional on-campus housing or a housing subsidy of 42,000 RMB per year. Additional benefits include faculty-level medical plan privileges, access to Tsinghua’s kindergarden and primary school for children, career training courses, and funding for attending top-level international conferences. The program supports scholars in launching their independent academic careers within Tsinghua’s vibrant research environment.

Eligibility requires applicants to have obtained their PhD degree within the last three years or to be on track to obtain it before starting. Candidates must be recommended by the department interview, commit to full-time work at Tsinghua University, and may only apply once per year. Selection is based on the overall application, academic ability, research plan, and potential impact on the subject field.

Application materials include the Shuimu Tsinghua Scholar Program Application Form, academic and research materials (such as articles, monographs, patents, or awards), and 2-3 recommendation letters (including one from the PhD advisor). All documents should be compiled into a single PDF and emailed to the relevant department, while recommendation letters must be sent directly by referees. The first round of applications is due in March 2026, with departmental recommendations by April 10, 2026, and results announced in June 2026. A second round is available in September 2026.

For more information and department contact details, visit the Tsinghua University postdoctorate website. This is a unique chance to join a world-class academic community and advance your research career at one of China’s top universities.