BNU Overseas Outstanding Young Scholars Programme 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- Aug 16
- 3 min read
Beijing Normal University (BNU) invites exceptional young scholars worldwide to join its prestigious Overseas Outstanding Young Scholars 2025. The sixth edition of this flagship academic gathering took place across late 2024 to early 2025, attracting both in-person and online participants. Featuring academic presentations, interactive workshops, and discussions on talent policy, the forum serves as a cornerstone of BNU’s global talent recruitment strategy.
🎓 Programme Summary
Location: Beijing Normal University — Beijing and Zhuhai campuses, China
Host Institution: Beijing Normal University (China’s Project 985 & 211 university, Double First-Class Class A)
Program Type: Research positions via the Overseas Outstanding Young Scholars Program
Target Group: PhD-holders in natural sciences, engineering, or related fields with significant achievements; includes international scholars
Research Focus: Natural sciences and engineering (applicants choose their research direction)
Coverage:
Academic appointment (e.g., Distinguished Top Scholar or Top Talent Professor)
Competitive salary and allowances
Research funding (national and university-level)
Subsidies (housing, national, regional)
Start-up and settlement packages
Support for research groups and graduate student quotas
Housing or rental allowances and access to top-tier K–12 education resources
Application Deadline: By September 15, 2025
Start Date: Following acceptance (appointment details arranged with respective BNU school/faculty)
Eligible To:
PhD degree holders born on or after January 1, 1985
Specializing in natural sciences, engineering, or related fields
At least 36 months of continuous overseas research or teaching experience by September 15, 2025 (exceptions for extraordinary candidates)
Not currently working full-time in China, or returned after January 1, 2024
Must commit to at least three years of full-time work in China following funding approval
🌐 Programme Overview
The Overseas Outstanding Young Scholars Program is embedded within the BNU Global Young Scholars Forum and aims to attract top-tier young researchers—both Chinese and international—who have achieved peer-recognized results in natural sciences and engineering. Scholars are empowered to define their own research paths and contribute to China’s scientific leadership and innovation ecosystem.
🎁 Programme Benefits
Prestigious appointment: As a BNU Distinguished Top Scholar (Beijing) or Top Talent Professor (Zhuhai)
Comprehensive support: Includes a competitive salary, research funding, housing subsidies, access to student quotas, and family-friendly education options
Growth opportunities: Access to strong national and institutional research infrastructure and networks
Tailored incentives by location:
Beijing Campus: housing subsidies, postdoctoral & PhD student quotas, transitional housing, K–12 access
Zhuhai Campus: start-up funding, regional matching subsidies, settlement and property benefits, graduate admission quotas, housing or rental allowance
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Be born on or after January 1, 1985
Hold a PhD degree in natural sciences, engineering, or a related field
By September 15, 2025, accrue at least 36 months of continuous overseas research or teaching experience (exceptions for extraordinary cases)
Have produced scientific or technological outputs with leadership potential
Not currently be full-time in China or must have returned after January 1, 2024
Commit to three years of full-time work in China after the award approval
Adhere to Chinese laws and scientific ethics
Note: Applicants may only hold one national-level talent project at the same time.
📝 Application Procedure
To apply:
Send your CV via email to the relevant BNU school or faculty contact. See list of contact emails on this webpage
Use subject line: “Overseas Outstanding Young Scholar Application + [Your Name] + [Your Research Field]”
Next steps: BNU faculty will follow up to guide candidates through the formal process.
Stay updated: Follow the “BNU Talent Home” WeChat account for further announcements.
ℹ️ Note: Use Google Translator to translate the official website.
