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Chinese Academy of Sciences

National Natural Science Foundation of China

NSFC 2026 Exchange Program for Young European Researchers in China in Hydrogeology and Environmental Sciences National Natural Science Foundation of China in China

Degree Level

not provided

Field of study

Geology

Funding

Full funding available
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China

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Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Keywords

Geology
Microbiology
Environmental Science
Biology
Soil Science
Hydrogeology
Earth Science
Geometric Modeling

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About this position

Funding opportunity from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC): the 2026 Exchange Program for Young European Researchers in China. This is presented as the first program of its kind in NSFC history for academic collaboration.

The program supports Chinese PIs to invite eligible young European researchers to China for 30-day academic exchanges over 2 years, with funding of up to RMB 300,000. Covered costs include international travel to China, accommodation, meals, intercity transportation within China during the stay, and direct expenses related to implementing the exchange program.

Relevant research backgrounds include modeling, hydrogeology, ecological geology, soil science, environmental science, and microbiology. The post is especially relevant to researchers working in karst hydrogeology and related earth and environmental sciences.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must be nationals of a European country, aged 45 or younger as of January 1, 2026, hold a doctoral degree, conduct basic or applied basic research at a European university or research institution, and have a formal position. Applicants must not have full-time employment in China at the time of application and must follow Chinese laws and NSFC rules during the exchange.

For clarification, contact Liankai Zhang at [email protected] or [email protected].

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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