Guangdong Polytechnic Normal University (GPNU), founded in 1957 as the Guangdong Institute for Nationalities, is a provincial higher education institution. It began granting master's degrees in 2006 and, in 2021, became a designated institution for doctoral degree programs.
Located in Guangzhou, the provincial capital of Guangdong and the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, GPNU operates five campuses: four in Guangzhou and one in Heyuan City.
GPNU prides itself on a rich academic heritage and a steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Guided by its mission to foster the high-quality development of vocational education and promote technological self-reliance, the university is focused on achieving distinction in three core disciplines: Ethnology, Education, and Control Science and Engineering. Additionally, it aspires to secure a position within the top 1% globally in the ESI engineering rankings.
The university's academic offerings span nine major fields: Economics, Law, Education, Literature, Science, Engineering, Management, Art, and History. It is distinguished by five provincial key disciplines-Ethnology, Education, Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Control Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering-as well as three "Pearl River Scholar Disciplines": Communication and Information Systems, and Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems，Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature. Through these efforts, GPNU continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading institution in both academic and research excellence.
GPNU offers six master's degree programs in research-oriented fields, including Education, Ethnology, Control Science and Engineering, Journalism and Communication, History and Party Building of the Communist Party of China, and Physics. Additionally, the university provides nine professional degree programs in areas such as Education, Electronic Information, Mechanical Engineering, Energy and Power, Accounting, Journalism and Communication, Applied Psychology, Transportation, and Design. With 26 teaching units and 74 undergraduate majors-comprising 37 in science and engineering, 37 in humanities, and 36 in teacher education-GPNU currently enrolls over 32,000 undergraduate students and more than 2,140 full-time graduate students.
We cordially invite outstanding young overseas talents in science, engineering, and related disciplines to apply for the 2025 National Natural Science Fund for Outstanding Youth (Overseas) through GPNU or to join our "Young Talents Pool" in advance. The university is committed to providing robust support for subsequent applications for overseas youth projects, ensuring a conducive environment for academic and professional growth.
Ⅰ. Project Introduction
To strengthen the talent support system for scientific research and attract young scholars from abroad to work in China, the National Natural Science Foundation of China has established the National Natural Science Fund for Outstanding Youth (Overseas).
This fund aims to recruit exceptional young overseas scholars (including non-Chinese descendants) who have achieved significant accomplishments in science or engineering. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to conduct independent, innovative research in China, contributing to the rapid growth of young scientific talent and the advancement of China's scientific and technological capabilities.
Ⅱ. Application Requirements (Subject to Official Notification)
The following qualifications are referenced from the "Guide for the National Natural Science Foundation Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas) 2024" in terms of the Chinese version via https://www.nsfc.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab948/info91706.htm.
1. Eligibility Criteria:
Comply with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, uphold strong scientific ethics, and embody the spirit of scientists in the new era. Be born on or after January 1, 1985. Hold a Ph.D. degree. Focus on research in natural sciences, engineering, or related fields. After obtaining a Ph.D. and prior to applying in 2025, the applicant must have held a formal teaching or research position at an overseas university, research institution, or corporate R&D organization for at least 36 consecutive months. Exceptions may be made for outstanding candidates with overseas Ph.D. degrees. Demonstrate scientific or technological achievements recognized by peer experts, with the potential to become a leader or outstanding talent in their field. The applicant must not have worked full-time in China or must have returned to China for work after January 1, 2024. Upon receiving funding, the applicant must resign from their overseas position and work full-time in China for at least three years.
2. Limitations:
- Applicants may only apply for one project at the same level and may not simultaneously apply for a lower-level fund.
Ⅲ. Benefits & Support from GPNU
A. Appointed as a professor.
B. Generous salary.
C. Competitive settling-in fee and research start-up funds, fully guaranteed for settling-in and research requirements.
The university will assist in forming innovative research teams, help selected candidates apply for and obtain certification as provincial or municipal high-level talents, and provide competitive salaries and research funding. Additionally, GPNU offers a transitional apartment (two- or three-bedroom) and guarantees enrollment for children in the university-affiliated kindergarten.
Ⅳ. Application Process
Qualified applicants are required to sign a work contract or letter of intent with the university. Please email the completed Intention Form (see attachment) to the Personnel Department, using the subject line "Overseas Outstanding Youth + [Your Name]".
Ⅴ. Contact Information
1. Personnel Department
Contacts: Mr. Lv, Mr. Zhao
Tel: 86-20-38256619, 86-20-38256203
Email: gszpw@gpnu.edu.cn
2. Research Department
Contacts: Mr. Qiu, Miss Huang
Tel: 86-20-38265406
广东技术师范大学创办于1957年，前身为广东民族学院，是一所具有硕士学位授予权的省属高校。学校于2006年获得硕士学位授予单位，2021年获批广东省博士学位授予立项建设高校。
学校坐落于广东省会城市、粤港澳大湾区中心城市广州。学校目前共有东校区、西校区、北校区、白云校区和河源校区等5个校区。
学校学术传统深厚，崇教重学，围绕铸牢中华民族共同体意识、服务职业教育高质量发展和科技自立自强，打造民族学、教育学、控制科学与工程3大学科高峰，ESI工程科学学科全球排名前1%；现有经济学、法学、教育学、文学、理学、工学、管理学、艺术学、历史学等9大主要学科门类，有民族学、教育学、中国现当代文学、控制科学与工程、机械工程等5个省级重点学科，中国现当代文学、通信与信息系统、模式识别与智能系统等3个珠江学者设岗学科，教育学、民族学、新闻传播学、控制科学与工程、中共党史党建学、物理学等6个一级学科硕士学位授权点，教育、电子信息、机械、能源动力、会计、新闻与传播、应用心理、交通运输、设计等9个硕士专业学位授权点。学校设有26个二级教学单位，74个本科专业，其中，理工科专业37个，文科37个，师范类36个，全日制在校本科生3.2万余人，全日制在校研究生2140余人。
现诚邀一批在自然科学、工程技术等领域的海外青年英才依托我校申报2025年国家自然科学基金优秀青年科学基金项目（海外），或者提前进入海外优青青苗池，学校鼎力支持入池青苗后续申报海外优青项目，学校汇聚海内外高端人才，建设新时代高素质专业化教师队伍，为奋进建成立足湾区、服务全国、面向世界的一流技术师范大学提供有力人才支撑。
一、项目简介
为进一步完善科学基金人才资助体系，充分发挥科学基金引进和培养人才的功能，吸引海外优秀青年人才回国（来华）工作，国家自然科学基金委员会实施国家自然科学基金优秀青年科学基金项目（海外）。
优秀青年科学基金项目（海外）旨在吸引和鼓励在自然科学、工程技术等方面已取得较好成绩的海外优秀青年学者（含非华裔外籍人才）回国（来华）工作，自主选择研究方向开展创新性研究，促进青年科学技术人才的快速成长，培养一批有望进入世界科技前沿的优秀学术骨干，为科技强国建设贡献力量。
二、申请条件（2025年申报条件以届时通知为准）
1.优秀青年科学基金项目（海外）的申请人应当具备以下条件：
（1）遵守中华人民共和国法律法规，具有良好的科学道德，自觉践行新时代科学家精神；
（2）出生日期在1985年1月1日（含）以后；
（3）具有博士学位；
（4）研究方向主要为自然科学、工程技术等；
（5）在取得博士学位后至2025年申报前，一般应在海外高校、科研机构、企业研发机构获得正式教学或者科研职位，且具有连续36个月以上工作经历；在海外取得博士学位且业绩特别突出的，可适当放宽工作年限要求；
（6）取得同行专家认可的科研或技术等成果，且具有成为该领域学术带头人或杰出人才的发展潜力；
（7）申请人尚未全职回国（来华）工作，或者2024年1月1日以后回国（来华）工作。获资助通知后须辞去海外工作并全职回国（来华）工作不少于3年。
2.限项要求
执行国家科技人才计划统筹衔接的相关要求。同层次国家科技人才计划只能承担一项，不能逆层次申请。
三、待遇及配套
学校帮助组建创新科研团队，协助入选人申请办理和认定省、市高层次人才，提供有竞争力的薪酬和科研资助待遇，提供学校周转房一套（两房或三房），子女报读学校附属幼儿园。
四、应聘流程
符合条件的申请人，与学校签订工作合同或者意向性协议。请将申报意向表（见附件）发至人事处联系邮箱（标题请注明“海外优青材料+姓名”）。
五、联系方式
1.广东技术师范大学人事处
联系人：吕老师，赵老师
联系电话：86-20-38256619，86-20-38256203
联系邮箱：gszpw@gpnu.edu.cn
2.广东技术师范大学科研处
联系人：邱老师，黄老师
联系电话：86-20-38265406
附件：广东技术师范大学申报意向表
广东技术师范大学
2025年2月18日