The Matters Related to Foreign Personnel’s Application for Postdoctoral Research in Hohai University

I．Eligibility and Treatment

Article 1: Applicants who want to apply for postdoctoral research in Hohai University must have Ph. D. Degree and be under 40 years old.

Article 2: During research period, foreign postdoctoral fellows will be paid for 24 months according to the lecturers’ standard in Hohai University. In addition, the University will provide scientific research funds of RMB30, 000 for each foreign postdoctoral fellow.

Article 3: During the research period, Hohai University will afford two economy class international round-trip air tickets to each foreign postdoctoral fellow (the shortest distance from the country or district of the postdoctoral fellow to China).

II. Application Procedure and Approval

Article 4: The foreigner’s application for postdoctoral research in Hohai University should be examined and approved in accordance with the following procedures:

1. Applicants should submit written application to the corresponding research stations in Hohai University one month in advance. Application materials include:

(1). Doctor’s degree certificate;

(2). Application for Postdoctoral Admission of Hohai University；

(3). Two Letters of Recommendation;

(4). Interview Assessment Form of Postdoctoral Station Admission of Hohai University. The interview assessment will be organized by the corresponding research stations. More than five professors in the related research fields, including the co-advisor, will be invited to attend the interview assessment.

2. After the preliminary examination, the related research stations will designate special persons to assist the qualified foreign applicants with entrance materials and other related procedures. When approved and affirmed by the research stations, these materials will be submitted to the Personnel Office of Hohai University.

3. Foreign postdoctoral fellows who are allowed to enter the research stations will sign Postdoctoral Responsibility Agreement of Hohai University with the related stations and co-advisors. This agreement aims to make concrete research plans for postdoctoral period and stipulate the rights and obligations of both sides as well as other regulations in Hohai University. In addition, foreign postdoctoral fellows should also sign Postdoctoral Station Admission Agreement of Hohai University with Personnel Office of the University.

III．Entrance and Termination

Article 5: Applicants who are approved by the research stations should carry out entrance procedures on schedule. In case of special circumstances, applicants should submit written explanation to the related research stations and the Personnel Office before the intended entrance time. The university will disqualify the applicants who are longer than one month overdue for entrance without proper reasons.

Article 6: Postdoctoral fellows will work at the research stations for two years and terminate on schedule. During the research period, if postdoctoral fellows achieve special projects supported by China Postdoctoral Science Foundation or other major projects, they can apply for a delay of termination, but the total time of working at the research stations will be no longer than 3 years at the premise that the delay is approved. During the delay period, postdoctoral fellows will not be paid. In general, postdoctoral fellows will not be allowed to terminate their research at the stations ahead of schedule.

Article 7: During the research period, if postdoctoral fellows are not suitable for further research, the related research stations will suggest a termination of postdoctoral research and the Personnel Office will submit the suggestion to the superior office.

Article 8: Postdoctoral fellows who apply for termination or have been terminated will not get any funds and will not enjoy any preferential policies or treatments provided by China and Hohai University. No postdoctoral certificate will be issued. Apartments should be returned according to relevant rules. As for the terminated postdoctoral fellows in serious cases, all already-paid allowance (including research funds) will be reclaimed.

Article 9: Postdoctoral fellow who have finished their research should apply for relevant termination formalities to their stations two months in advance. Before leaving, postdoctoral fellows should submit the following materials to Personnel Office of Hohai University: the Leaving List signed by all the related offices, Work Reports, scientific research achievements and papers published during the postdoctoral research period.

Article 10: The eligible postdoctoral fellows will be issued with Postdoctoral Certificate supervised by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and Postdoctoral Management Committee of China.

Article 11: During the research period, postdoctoral fellows will be urged to terminate if involved in one of the following circumstances:

(1) Violating academic disciplines;

(2) Counterfeiting fake testimonial or ever been punished;

(3) Asking for a-three-month continuous sick leave or more than 15 days absence without proper reasons;

(4) Going abroad but overstaying;

(5) Failing in carrying out obligations in the entrance agreement;

(6) Failing in terminate evaluation or a delay in terminate formalities;

(7) Other violations.

IV．Appraisal and Reward

Article 12: Postdoctoral fellows will propose research subjects after discussion with co-advisors, which will contribute to advancing research in the subject field and the research stations. Postdoctoral fellows will make opening report and draw up research plans within two months after entering research stations. These research plans will be reviewed by experts invited by the research station and be carried out with the permission of the directors of the research stations. The research plans will be put on file by Personnel Office of Hohai University.

Article 13: After entering the station for a full year, postdoctoral fellows will be evaluated through mid-term assessment organized by the research stations. Postdoctoral fellows will fill inthe Mid-Term Evaluation Form for PostdoctoralScientific Research of Hohai University, which will be put on file by Personnel Office of Hohai University.

Article 14: When applying for termination, postdoctoral fellows will submit Postdoctoral Work Report and scientific research fruits achieved during the research period. Experts (more than five experts including the co-advisor and at least one off-campus expert) invited by the research stations will evaluate the submitted materials. All materials together with the evaluation will be reported to the University for final appraisal.

Article 15: Postdoctoral terminate appraisal will be classified into five ranks: extra excellent, excellent, good, qualified and disqualified.

Article 16: The postdoctoral fellows who are ranked as “extra excellent” or “excellent” in the terminate appraisal will be awarded bonuses by the University.

Article 17: During the research period, postdoctoral fellows will normally enjoy science and technology award policies of Hohai University and performance award policies of the station.

Article 18: For the termination appraisal, only official publication and the promulgated certificates in the research period will be counted as research achievements of postdoctoral fellows and Hohai University will be made as the first signature unit.

V．Other Matters

Article 19: The related research stations will purchase personal accident insurance and medical insurance for foreign postdoctoral fellows during their research period.

Article 20: The related research stations will apply to International Office for assistance in visa formalities.

Article 21: Foreign postdoctoral fellows can apply for postdoctoral apartments, but need to sign a Housing Lease Agreement with the Assets Department of Hohai University before moving in. After terminating from the related research stations, foreign postdoctoral fellows should return the apartments on schedule. Those who are overdue in returning apartments are subject to contract-breach responsibilities according to the Housing Lease Agreement.

Article 22: Postdoctoral fellows should take good care of facilities in the apartments. If damaged, compensation will be made according to the Housing Lease Agreement. Postdoctoral fellows will be responsible for their own expenses of rent, water, electricity and internet.

Attachment：Application for Postdoctoral Admission of Hohai University.doc

Who pays for your education?

The Chinese Government

What does the full scholarship cover?

-Tuition

-Accommodation on or off campus depends on availability

-Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme

-Monthly living allowance: Undergraduate: CNY 2,500 (USD 400); Master: CNY 3,000 (USD 485); PhD Candidates: CNY 3,500 (USD 565)

Who can apply?

-Applicants are non-Chinese citizens and in good health;

-Applicants for Master programs should be under the age of 35 and hold a bachelor’s degree; Applicants for PhD programs should be under the age of 40 and hold a master’s degree

Ⅱ. Application Processes

Step 1. CSC online registration (November 15th , 2020 to April 15th, 2021)

Create an account at http://www.campuschina.org/ and choose program Type B. The agent No. of BIT is 10007. Please download the CSC application form after registration.

Step 2. BIT online registration (November 15th, 2020 to April 15th, 2021)

Create an account at http://isc.bit.edu.cn/, upload the following application documents and submit your application to get your BIT application number.

List of the uploaded documents in PDF format:

1. CSC application form;

2. Notarized highest degree certificate (Chinese/English version) for graduates/Certificate of schooling for registered students;

3. Notarized transcripts of the highest degree;

4. BIT Advisor Recommendation Form (You may upload a piece of blank paper instead at the stage of initial application);

5. Curriculum Vitae;

6. Personal Statement indicating your past academic background and preferred research area in BIT with a minimum of 1000 words;

7. Two recommendation letters by home university professors or associate professors, bearing their contact information. and for MBA program applicants, the certificate of working/internship experience is also a must;

8. Front page of the valid passport; Residence permit for the students in China;

9. Physical Examination Record for Foreigner available at

http://isc.bit.edu.cn/docs/20171129065654650029.pdf;

10.TOEFL/IELTS transcript for English-taught programs. The minimum score is 80 for TOEFL and 5.5 for IELTS. HSK 5 (Chinese Proficiency Test) certificate for Chinese-taught programs.

11. Other supporting materials, such as publications, awards, certificate of employment/internship, and etc.

Step 3. Initial Review & Application Fee

If you pass the application review, we will ask you to pay the application fee of 600 CNY (non-refundable) directly online. You will receive a numbered Initial Review Notice after the payment. Then it is time for you to contact BIT advisors for the 2020 BIT Advisor Recommendation Form. You should tell the advisors the BIT application number and the number of your Initial Review Notice so that the advisors will complete the recommendation form for you.

Step 4. Further Review

Upload the signed 2020 BIT Advisor Recommendation Form. If you pass the further review, you will be shortlisted for our online video interviews.

Step 5. Online Video Interview

The online video interview will be conducted via social media app-WeChat and all details regarding the interview will be announced through email.

Step 6. Release of Final Result

The final result will be released through email after the CSC’s final approval.

Ⅲ. Contacts

For any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Email: master_phd@bit.edu.cn

Phone: +86-10-68910992

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

DUE DATES

Letter of Intent Deadline Date

    December 3, 2021

    First Friday in December, Annually Thereafter

        HBCU-RISE

    December 3, 2021

    First Friday in December, Every Other Year Thereafter

        Preliminary CREST Center

Preliminary Proposal Deadline Date

    February 17, 2022

    Third Thursday in February, Every Other Year Thereafter

        Preliminary CREST Centers

Full Proposal Deadline Date

    December 3, 2021

    First Friday in December, Annually Thereafter

        CREST Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

    February 10, 2022

    Second Thursday in February, Annually Thereafter

        HBCU-RISE

Supplement Accepted Anytime

        SBIR/STTR Diversity Collaborative Supplements

    February 10, 2022

    Second Thursday in February, Annually Thereafter

        CREST Partnership Supplements

SYNOPSIS

The Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) program provides support to enhance the research capabilities of minority-serving institutions (MSI) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research. MSIs of higher education denote institutions that have undergraduate enrollments of 50% or more (based on total student enrollment) of members of minority groups underrepresented among those holding advanced degrees in science and engineering fields: African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders. CREST promotes the development of new knowledge, enhancements of the research productivity of individual faculty, and an expanded presence of students historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. CREST Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PRF) awards provide research experience and training for early career scientists at active CREST Centers. HBCU-RISE awards specifically target HBCUs to support the expansion of institutional research capacity as well as the production of doctoral students, especially those from groups underrepresented in STEM, at those institutions.

 The CREST program supports the following types of projects:

CREST Center awards provide multi-year support (typically 5-years) for eligible minority-serving institutions that demonstrate a strong research and education base, a compelling vision for research infrastructure improvement, and a comprehensive plan with the necessary elements to achieve and sustain national competitiveness in a clearly defined area of national significance in science or engineering research.  Successful Center proposals will demonstrate a clear vision and synergy with the broad goals of the CREST Program and the Human Resource Development Division with respect to development of a diverse STEM workforce.  CREST Centers are expected to provide leadership in the involvement of groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM at all levels (faculty, students, and postdoctoral researchers) within the Center.  Centers are required to use either proven or innovative mechanisms to address issues such as recruitment, retention and mentorship of participants from underrepresented groups. 

CREST Partnership Supplements support the establishment or strengthening of partnerships and collaborations between active CREST Centers and nationally or internationally recognized research centers including NSF-supported research centers, and private sector research laboratories, K-12 entities including museums and science centers or schools, as appropriate to enable the CREST Centers to advance knowledge and education on a research theme of national significance. 

CREST Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PRF) awards recognize beginning CREST Center investigators with significant potential and provide them with research experiences that broaden perspectives, facilitate interdisciplinary interactions and establish them in positions of leadership within the scientific community. Fellows conduct research on topics aligned with the research focus of the host CREST Center. The fellowships are also designed to provide active mentoring to the Fellows by the sponsoring CREST Center scientists who, in turn, will benefit from the incorporation of these talented scientists into their research groups.

HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (RISE) awards support the development of research capability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities that offer doctoral degrees in science and engineering disciplines. Supported projects must have a unifying research focus in one of the research areas supported by NSF, a direct connection to the long-term plans of the host department(s), institutional strategic plan and mission, and plans for expanding institutional research capacity as well as increasing the production of doctoral students, especially those underrepresented in STEM.

SBIR/STTR Phase IIa Diversity Collaboration Supplements provide an opportunity for existing SBIR/STTR Phase II projects to initiate collaborations with minority-serving institutions that have active CREST Center or HBCU-RISE awards. These supplemental proposals are administered by and co-funded with the NSF Directorate for Engineering Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (ENG/IIP).

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

This program provides educational opportunities for  Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellows. This program provides indirect funding for students at this level or focuses on educational developments for this group such as curricula development, training or retention. To inquire about possible funding opportunities not directly from NSF, please look at the active awards for this program.

Germany’s most highly endowed research award

The Alexander von Humboldt Professorship is the most highly endowed German science award and is awarded exclusively to top researchers who are world leaders in their field and who are active abroad. The Humboldt Professorship is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It enables long-term, forward-looking research to be carried out at universities and research institutions in Germany and makes a lasting contribution to the international competitiveness of Germany as a research location. For this purpose, up to ten Humboldt Professorships have been awarded every year since 2008 within the framework of the International Research Fund for Germany. In 2020, the Alexander von Humboldt Professorships for Artificial Intelligence (AI) were also launched.

• Dossier Humboldt Professorship – Award Winners and Background Information

WANTED: Alexander von Humboldt professors

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation wants to award more women academics with an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship. So far, the proportion of top female researchers nominated for Germany’s most highly endowed research award has been around 15 percent over the past twelve years. Behavioral ecologist Margaret Crofoot has been researching as an Alexander von Humboldt Professor at the University of Konstanz since 2019. To belong to a minority as a woman in top research in Germany is an unusual experience for the American. A multimedia report about Crofoot’s research on group behavior of humans and monkeys and about her experiences with the research country Germany:

Multimedia report The Alexander von Humboldt professor Margaret Crofoot presents her research approach and speaks about her role as a role model for women in science. 

• Handout for the nomination of female scientists (PDF, 110 KB)

New focus: artificial intelligence

As a contribution to the federal government’s national AI strategy, up to 30 additional Alexander von Humboldt professorships will be filled in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) by 2024. Scientists from all disciplines who deal with the research and use of AI and its social effects can be nominated for this. For more information, please refer to the program information on the Alexander von Humboldt Professorships.

• Humboldt Professorship – Program information (PDF, 40 KB)
• Humboldt Professorship for Artificial Intelligence – Program Information AI (PDF, 69 KB)

Our promotion

The prize money is 5 million euros for experimental scientists and 3.5 million euros for theoretical scientists. It is available for a period of five years. The funding enables competitive framework conditions, even in international comparison, which form a basis for the long-term scientific future of the award winners in Germany. This applies to both their personal remuneration and the financial resources for their research work. The Humboldt Foundation offers the award winners the most individual support possible.

• Terms of use (PDF, 343 KB)
• Information and recommendations for Humboldt Professors (PDF, 535 KB)
• Funding during the research stay
• Alumni programs

Who can nominate?

Universities in Germany are entitled to make proposals. Non-university research institutions in Germany can initiate a nomination together with a university that is eligible to apply. The nominations are to be forwarded to the Humboldt Foundation via the rectors or the presidents of the respective university and, if applicable, via the scientific directorates or boards of the non-university research institution.

Who can be nominated?

Worldwide leading, excellently qualified researchers who work abroad and are scientifically established and who could be appointed to a professorship in Germany can be nominated.

What is important for a nomination?

In addition to the scientific quality of the nominees, the decisive criterion for awarding the prize is the persuasiveness of the concept for their involvement and its importance for achieving the strategic goals of the nominating institution.

Proposals that enjoy the full support of the university management, that regard the Humboldt Professorship as an integral part of the university-wide development strategy, and that relate to a department for whose subject orientation and structure significant further development is planned or have already begun, have a chance of success.

The nominating institution must give a detailed opinion on the following points:

• the scientific qualification of the nominee,
• its fit into the development planning of the facility,
• the strategic development planning of the nominating research institution, for example with regard to strengthening international competitiveness,
• ensuring the permanent integration of the nominee into the structures of the research institution beyond the duration of the funding.

How is the nomination made?

Nominations can be submitted online at any time. Please use the corresponding online nomination form for this. Go into all the points listed in the notes in detail and, if possible, in the order suggested. Also upload the required documents.

As soon as we have received the documents, we will confirm receipt of the nomination by email.

Of course, we treat all information strictly confidential. If you have any questions or if you have any doubts, please contact us ( avhprofessur [at] avh.de ). We are happy to help.

• Information for nominees
• Information for expert reports

The selection process

The deadlines for nominations are April 15th and September 15th.

The assessment by independent specialists from Germany and abroad takes about six months.

An independent selection committee made up of scientists from all disciplines decides twice a year on the submitted applications. The committee makes its decision on the basis of the scientific excellence of the nominee and the concept presented by the nominating institution.

The nominations are in a subject-independent competition with one another. Quotas for countries, subject areas or the gender of the nominated persons are not provided.

We will inform nominees and nominees about the selection decision immediately after the meeting. In the event of a negative decision, we will be happy to provide you with information on the competitive situation and the selection criteria upon request.

• Members of the selection committee

Rules of Good Scientific Practice

Nominees and nominees are bound by the rules of good scientific practice (PDF) and the principles of scientific ethics.

https://service.humboldt-foundation.de/pls/web/pub_register.main?p_lang=de&p_package=ahp