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CAS/In Focus<br />
information about the <strong>res</strong>earch conditions and priorities at the CAS institutes,<br />
and assistance during the application prog<strong>res</strong>s (Figure 4).<br />
Contacts: Mr. Fang Qiang (CAS), qfang@cashq.ac.cn;<br />
Dr. Barbara Spielmann (MPG), barbara.spielmann@gv.mpg.de<br />
Fel<strong>low</strong>ships for Young<br />
International Scientists<br />
The Fel<strong>low</strong>ship for Young International Scientists aims to promote<br />
academic exchange and cooperation between CAS institutes<br />
and international <strong>res</strong>earch institutions and universities by facilitating<br />
the development <strong>of</strong> talented scientists and attracting young international<br />
scientists to conduct a period <strong>of</strong> cooperative <strong>res</strong>earch at<br />
CAS institutes.<br />
The program targets the fol<strong>low</strong>ing two groups: <strong>res</strong>earch scientists holding<br />
Ph.D. degrees, under the age <strong>of</strong> 40, and having over five years <strong>of</strong> <strong>res</strong>earch<br />
experience and sound academic accomplishments; and postdoctoral applicants<br />
holding Ph.D. degrees and under the age <strong>of</strong> 35. Nominations can<br />
be submitted either by a CAS host institute or by a designated international<br />
partner institution <strong>of</strong> CAS. CAS will provide each fel<strong>low</strong>ship recipient with<br />
a grant to cover his or her salary, a daily<br />
living al<strong>low</strong>ance, and health insurance.<br />
The value <strong>of</strong> the grant depends on the A total <strong>of</strong> 240 young<br />
length <strong>of</strong> the visit and the academic experience<br />
<strong>of</strong> the visitor. Recipients <strong>of</strong> the international scientists<br />
<strong>res</strong>earch scientist level grant will receive<br />
up to 250,000 yuan (US$39,250) per have been granted<br />
year. Postdoctoral recipients will receive<br />
up to 150,000 yuan (US$23,550) per young international<br />
year. CAS will also cover the cost <strong>of</strong> an<br />
economy-class, round-trip international fel<strong>low</strong>ship in the last<br />
ticket.<br />
A total <strong>of</strong> 240 young international<br />
three years.<br />
scientists have been granted a young<br />
international fel<strong>low</strong>ship in the last three<br />
years. Some 86% <strong>of</strong> foreign young scientists come from well-known, international<br />
organizations. Two-hundred and ninety-five young scientists under<br />
35 years old have also been awarded <strong>res</strong>earch funding by the National Natural<br />
Science Foundation <strong>of</strong> China (NSFC). A number <strong>of</strong> high-quality publications<br />
have come out <strong>of</strong> work performed under this program (Figure 5).<br />
Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship for Senior<br />
International Scientists<br />
The aim <strong>of</strong> the Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship Program is to enhance the innovation<br />
capacity <strong>of</strong> CAS institutes by inviting accomplished scientists from overseas<br />
to participate in <strong>res</strong>earch at CAS with the hope <strong>of</strong> strengthening cooperation<br />
and exchange between CAS institutes and international <strong>res</strong>earch<br />
institutions and universities.<br />
This program is intended for international scientists who either are currently,<br />
or were previously, at well-known universities, <strong>res</strong>earch institutes, or<br />
multinational corporations, and who wish to develop a substantial longterm<br />
collaborative relationship with CAS. Candidates for the program<br />
should be recommended by a CAS host institute or a designated international<br />
partner institution <strong>of</strong> CAS, with which they share similar <strong>res</strong>earch<br />
inte<strong>res</strong>ts. Nominations are accepted twice each year, from March 1 to 15<br />
and from September 1 to 15.<br />
The exact value <strong>of</strong> each grant is determined according to the length <strong>of</strong> the<br />
visit and the academic performance <strong>of</strong> the visitor. A recipient who is current-<br />
Talent and Education<br />
Figure 4. Three scientists from CAS-MPG Partner Institute for<br />
Computational Biology are pictured at the CAS Shanghai Institutes<br />
for Biological <strong>Sciences</strong>: (from left to right) Stefan Grünewald, PI;<br />
Danny Tholen, Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor; Steffan Wolf, Dr.rer.nat. and Staff<br />
Scientist.<br />
Figure 5. Corwin Sullivan, recipient <strong>of</strong> the Fel<strong>low</strong>ship for Young<br />
International Scientists (2010–2012), has been an Associate<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor at CAS’s Institute <strong>of</strong> Vertebrate Paleontology and<br />
Paleoanthropology since 2012.<br />
ly a pr<strong>of</strong>essor or equivalent—including those who have been honored with<br />
a top international award—will receive up to 500,000 yuan (US$78,500)<br />
per year. A recipient <strong>of</strong> <strong>low</strong>er academic standing, such as an associate<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor or equivalent, will receive up to 400,000 yuan (US$63,200) per<br />
year. This grant is used for covering the recipient’s salary, daily living al<strong>low</strong>ance,<br />
and health insurance. CAS will also provide economy-class,<br />
round-trip international airfare between the visitor’s home and the host<br />
institute city.<br />
To date, a total <strong>of</strong> 742 senior international scientists, including some fel<strong>low</strong>s<br />
<strong>of</strong> foreign academies, have been sponsored by this fel<strong>low</strong>ship. The<br />
vast majority <strong>of</strong> these visiting pr<strong>of</strong>essors are from highly <strong>res</strong>pected institutions<br />
and universities around the world. Several senior international scientists<br />
were awarded additional grants by the State Administration <strong>of</strong> Foreign<br />
Expert Affairs.<br />
CREDIT: PHOTO BY RICKY WONG