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National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars in China

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The Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science (AMSS), under the Chinese Academy of Sciences is a leading research center in China specializing in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and systems science. Based in Beijing, it hosts over 300 faculty members, including renowned academicians, and nurtures a vibrant academic community of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.

To be eligible, applicants must be outstanding young scholars in mathematics or related fields, born on or after January 1, 1985, and hold a PhD degree. They should have at least 36 months of work experience at overseas universities or research institutions (with possible relaxation for exceptional overseas PhD holders), demonstrate strong research achievements and leadership potential, and not have returned to China for full-time work before January 1, 2024.

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The Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science (AMSS), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is a premier research institution in China dedicated to advancing pure and applied mathematics, as well as systems science and interdisciplinary applications. Located in Beijing, AMSS brings together over 300 distinguished faculty members, including leading academicians, and hosts more than 450 PhD students and 150 postdoctoral researchers.

Application Deadline: September 5, 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science (AMSS), Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • Department: All research divisions in mathematics and systems science

  • Course Level: Research (postdoctoral/young scholar level)

  • Award: Internationally competitive salary, 2–6 million CNY research funding, 1 million CNY settle-down allowance, housing benefits

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: International (Overseas scholars)

  • The award can be taken in: China (Beijing)

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities (must be overseas scholars)

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in mathematics or related areas offered by AMSS.

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Abide by the laws of the People’s Republic of China and uphold scientific ethics.

    • Born on or after January 1, 1985.

    • Hold a PhD degree in mathematics or related fields.

    • Possess over 36 months’ work experience at overseas universities or academic research institutions before September 15, 2025. (Relaxation possible for exceptional candidates with overseas PhDs.)

    • Demonstrated strong research achievements and potential to become an academic leader.

    • Must not have returned to China for full-time work before January 1, 2024 (or have not returned at all).

    • If selected, the awardee must work full-time at AMSS for at least 3 years.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following documents via Mathjobs.org:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  2. Research Statement

  3. Three Reference Letters

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