1000 Talent Plan for High-Level Foreign Experts

Posted:2014-09-04

About the Program

As one of the sub-programs of the “Recruitment Program for Global Experts” (the “1000 Talent Plan”), the Recruitment Program for Foreign Experts (RPFE) is to recruit non-ethnic Chinese experts, who are strategic scientists, leading experts in science and technology, or internationalized innovative teams capable of achieving critical technological breakthroughs, advancing the high-tech industries and promoting new disciplines. Directed by the Working Group on High-Level Overseas Talents Introduction (hereafter referred to as the Working Group), the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs (SAFEA) is responsible for RPFE implementation.

Qualifications

2.1 RPFE looks for non-ethnic Chinese experts who are under 65 years of age, and in principle, have his/her doctorate granted by overseas educational institutions and are able to work in China for 3 consecutive years with at least 9 months for each.

2.2 In addition, applicants are required to meet at least one type of the following criteria:

  • (1) Being an expert or a scholar with full professorship or the equivalent in prestigious foreign universities or R&D institutes;
  • (2) Being a technical or managerial professional at senior positions in internationally well-known companies or financial institutions;
  • (3) Being an entrepreneur holding proprietary intellectual property rights or key technologies, possessing overseas entrepreneurial experience, and being well-versed in the related industry and international rules;
  • (4) Being a professional with entrepreneurial or innovative expertise mostly needed by the State.
  • 2.3 Before applying for RPFE, the applicant shall reach an agreement or intention statement with the potential employer by which he/she shall work in China for 3 consecutive years, with at least 9 months of living in China each of these years.

    Policies

    1 Financial Support: experts recruited under RPFE shall be provided with the following:

  • (1) A lump-sum subsidy of 1 million RMB granted by the Central Budget;
  • (2) A research subsidy ranging from 3 to 5 million RMB, subject to specific needs, for those engaged in scientific research, fundamental research in particular;
  • (3) salary and other relevant benefits based on negotiation with the Chinese employer.
  • 2 Entitlements: experts recruited under RPFE may assume responsibilities in management and research as well as the opportunity to apply for government scientific research funds or industrial development funds and are entitled to the honorary title of “National Distinguished Expert”. Those who make outstanding contribution will be granted the Friendship Award by the Chinese Government in accordance with the procedures concerned.

    3 Other supportive services: Foreign experts recruited under RPFE as well as their spouses and minor children can apply for China’s Permanent Residence Permit, or 2-5 years multiple entries visa. Prior consideration can be given when they apply for Chinese nationality in conformity with the relevant laws and regulations.

    Procedures

    1 Based upon the agreement reached in Article 2.3, the Chinese employer (non-foreign funded) shall file an application with the Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs of the province, autonomous region or municipality where the employer is located.

    2 The application shall be submitted to SAFEA where experts in the evaluation committee will review and appraise each eligible candidate and forward a list of recommendation to the Project Office on High-Level Overseas Talents Introduction (hereafter referred to as the Project Office).

    3 The final examination and verification of those recommended candidates shall be undergone in the Project Office.

    4 The Working Group shall make final decisions based on the proposals submitted by the Project Office.

    5 Foreign experts recruited under RPFE will be officially informed through the Chinese employers.


    FAQ

    1. Who are the eligible applicants for the program?
    The eligible applicants are non-Chinese foreign experts under 65 years of age who meet the relevant criteria.

    2. How to start with the application for the program?
    For a potential candidate, he/she should first establish a cooperative relationship (or cooperation intention) with a Chinese partner (possible employer) and the latter shall initiate the application procedures on behalf of the former.

    3. During the evaluation process, is there anything for the applicants to prepare?
    The experts reviewing the application files of a given candidate may contact the applicant (or his/her employer) and demand for necessary information related to the program.

    4. What positions can foreign experts take once they have been introduced to work in China under RPFE?
    Experts recruited under RPFE can assume responsibilities in management and research.

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    Contact

    Bian Jinluan, Ph. No: +86-27-6875 6990, E-mail: whurcb@whu.edu.cn

    Updated the 25th of September 2014