CAS-ANSO Fellowship 2024 Call for Applications

Introducing the 2024 Call for Applications for the CAS-ANSO Fellowship, a collaborative initiative between the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO). Aligned with the UN Decade for Sustainable Development, this program aims to bolster global capacity in science and technology while fostering cooperation across Belt and Road countries and beyond. Divided into three categories, the Fellowship invites senior researchers, scholars, and CAS alumni from outside mainland China to undertake short-term visits or research stints at CAS institutions and universities. Offering competitive allowances and travel subsidies, the program presents a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange and collaboration. With the application window open until mid-June, interested candidates are encouraged to seize this chance to contribute to international scientific advancement.

Categories and Eligibility

The Fellowship welcomes applications from scientists and international cooperation experts (not from Chinese mainland) to pay short-term visit to or spend months doing research on site at CAS institutions and universities.

Category I: ANSO Partner Fellowship

Eligibility: Senior researchers and management staff from scientific and educational institutions outside mainland China. Priority will be given to personnel from ANSO members.

Time period: 1-2 weeks.

Allowance: RMB 10,000/week (pre-tax) + one-time round-trip travel subsidy.

Category II: ANSO Visiting Scientist Fellowship

Eligibility: Scholars from scientific and educational institutions outside mainland China. They could be assistant professors (including postdocs), associate professors, professors, or professionals at a comparable level in related fields.

Time period: 1-6 months.

Allowance:

RMB 15,000/month (pre-tax) for assistant professors (including postdocs) or comparable-level professionals, One round-trip travel subsidy;

RMB 25,000/month (pre-tax) for associate professors or comparable-level professionals, One round-trip travel subsidy;

RMB 35,000/month (pre-tax) for full professors or comparable-level professionals, One round-trip travel subsidy.

Category III: CAS-ANSO Alumni Fellowship

Eligibility: graduates of the CAS-TWAS Scholarship / CAS “the Belt and Road” Master's Fellowship Program / CAS-ANSO Scholarship (formerly known as the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents) who work in S&T fields in the Belt and Road countries and regions.

Time period: 1-2 weeks.

Allowance:

RMB 10,000/week (pre-tax)+ Round-trip travel subsidy.

Application Procedures

The first-round review for 2024 will be carried out between 11th May, 2024 and middle June. Applications received after 10th May, 2024 will not be processed until the next round of review (time to be determined later).

Required materials

Your application should include the following items:

1)Application form (mandatory, download Attachment 1)

Please make sure that the form is signed and all requested information is provided.

2) A recent passport-sized digital photo (mandatory, in color)

3) Scanned copy of first page of valid passport with personal information (mandatory)

4) Recommendation letters from CAS host researcher (mandatory)

5) Detailed plan (mandatory)

Including but not limited to: collaboration background; objective; detailed description; timetable; predictable results.

6) Diploma and proof of scholarship (mandatory for CAS-ANSO Alumni Fellowship applicants)

Diploma awarded by UCAS or USTC, along with the Scholarship Offer of CAS-TWAS Scholarship / CAS “the Belt and Road” Master's Fellowship Program / CAS-ANSO Scholarship (formerly known as the ANSO Scholarship for Young Talents).

CAS-ANSO Fellowship 2024 Call for Applications

Visit the below link to view the guidelines.

Information and logo source:

Organisation:

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations

Application Deadline:

Friday, May 10, 2024

Email address:

see below link

Further Information:
External Link