Application Guide: China’s Global Talents Program
Welcome to the application for China’s high-level talent program. We are dedicated to identifying and supporting the world’s leading scientific minds. This guide will walk you through the application process.
Important Preliminary Notes:
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Single Submission Policy: To ensure efficient processing, please refrain from submitting more than one application. If you have applied before, your profile is already in our system.
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No Language Barrier: We welcome submissions and documents in any language. Our team provides complimentary translation and document preparation services throughout the entire process, free of charge.
Step 1: Get Informed & Connect
Before you begin, we highly recommend the following:
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Review Program Details: For a comprehensive overview of the “Thousand Talents Plan,” please visit:
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Connect with Our Lead Consultant: Junsheng is your primary point of contact and will follow up on your application.
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LinkedIn: Connect with Junsheng
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WhatsApp: +44 7523 397128
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Step 2: Prepare Your Application Materials
Application Checklist:
Please prepare clear digital copies of the following documents:
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Academic Degrees: PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s degree certificates.
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Passport: A clear copy of your passport’s personal information page.
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Current Employment Proof: An offer letter or employment contract that clearly states your current job title and employer’s name.
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Previous Employment Proof: Contracts or signed letters from other notable professional roles.
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Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV): An updated resume detailing your work experience, educational background, skills, and a list of publications.
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Full Publications: Your published research papers in PDF format.
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Achievements (if applicable): Certificates for patents, awards, notable memberships, or other relevant accomplishments.
Step 3: Submit Your Application
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Primary Method: Please complete the online form provided on this page.
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Alternative Method: If you encounter any technical issues with the form, please compile all documents from the checklist into a single ZIP file and email it to: info@techtalentsuk.com
Understanding Your Opportunity
Program Tiers: A Comparison
| Feature | National Fund | Provincial Fund |
| Scope | A central government program with nationwide strategic impact and highly selective criteria. | A regional initiative focused on specialized local development and economic priorities. |
| Funding | Offers larger award amounts and sustained long-term support. | Provides more modest funding but often features higher success rates. |
| Focus | Supports groundbreaking projects of broad, strategic importance to China. | Targets specialized regional needs and aims to boost local industry. |
Your Role: Chief Scientist / Technical Consultant
This partnership is designed in progressive phases:
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Phase 1: Remote Advisory. Contribute your expertise with flexible hours from your current location.
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Phase 2: Short-Term Relocation. Engage in a 10-15 day, fully-funded trip to China for intensive, on-site collaboration.
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Phase 3: Long-Term Leadership (Optional). Explore the opportunity to take on a significant, long-term leadership role in China.
What We Offer: Generous Compensation & Full Support
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Generous Funding: Receive up to $1 Million USD in one-time project funding.
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Competitive Salary: A starting monthly salary from $10,000 USD.
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Comprehensive Support: All international travel and accommodation expenses are fully covered by the program.
Application Timeline
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Results Announcement: Application results are announced annually at the end of each year.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Note: If you are temporarily unable to provide required documents during the application process, you may submit a Word-format statement as a temporary placeholder. While we strongly recommend submitting all documents at once to expedite processing, we acknowledge that some applicants may encounter missing or temporarily unavailable files.
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