Shanghai Jiao Tong University Paris Elite Institute of Technology (SPEIT) was co-founded in 2012 by Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) and two of France's top university groups, Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) (2026 QS Ranking 41) and Paris Sciences et Lettres University (PSL) (2026 QS Ranking 28). The institute was inaugurated by the then French President François Hollande. 

SPEIT offers programs in three majors: Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Energy and Power Engineering，with courses taught in French and English. As a special institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, SPEIT is accelerating the construction of a world-class faculty. We sincerely invite outstanding young talents from around the world to join us!

The Distinguished Young Scholars Program (Overseas) aims to attract and encourage outstanding young scholars from overseas (including non-Chinese foreign nationals) who have demonstrated strong achievements in natural sciences or engineering. The program encourages these scholars to return to (or come to) China to conduct independent and innovative research, accelerate their professional development, and become leading academic figures at the frontiers of science and technology. This initiative supports the national strategy of building a strong scientific and technological nation.

The following requirements are based on the 2025 application guidelines; please refer to the guidelines to be issued in 2026 for the final and authoritative criteria.

1. Applicants for the Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas) should meet the following criteria：

A. Comply with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, possess good scientific ethics, and conscientiously embody the spirit of scientists in the new era.

B. Born on or after January 1, 1986.

C. Hold a doctoral degree.

D. The main research focus shall cover natural sciences, engineering, and related fields.

E. Since obtaining a doctoral degree until April 15, 2026, applicants are generally required to hold a formal teaching or research position at a renowned overseas university, research institution, or corporate R&D organization for at least 36 consecutive months. Exceptions may be made for those who obtained their doctoral degree overseas and demonstrate particularly outstanding achievements, allowing for a relaxation of the work experience requirement. (This does not apply to those who obtained their doctoral degree through Sino-foreign joint training programs.)

During the period of overseas employment, if an applicant also holds a paid position in China, the duration of that domestic position will not be counted as part of the overseas work experience.

F. Have acquired research or technical achievements recognized by peers, and possess the potential to become an academic leader or outstanding talent in the field.

G. Applicants who have not yet returned to work in China full-time or who returned to work in China on or after January 1, 2025, must resign from their overseas positions or have no employment overseas upon receiving the funding notification. After receiving the funding notification, the recipient must resign from overseas work and return to China to work full-time for at least 3 years.

2. Restrictive Requirements

Adhere to the requirements of central authorities regarding the coordinated integration of national science and technology talent programs. Individuals at the same level of the national science and technology talent program can only undertake one project and are not allowed to apply for projects at a lower level.

including but not limited to

• General Artificial Intelligence; 

• Industrial Internet and Industrial Intelligence; 

• Industrial Software; 

• 6G Communications; 

• Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data; 

• Network Security and Information Security

including but not limited to

• Intelligent Robotics

• AI-Enabled Material Design and Manufacturing

• Intelligent Manufacturing

• Large-Scale Scientific Facilities and Their Applications

A competitive international annual salary is provided；Eligible candidates can enjoy housing subsidies from Shanghai Municipal Government, Minhang District Government, and the university in accordance with relevant policies.

Sufficient start-up funds for scientific research are available；Laboratory space support is offered in the newly built Sino-French Building.

Priority is given to guaranteeing Ph.D student enrollment quotas；A minimum of 3 master's student quotas (for SJTU's integrated undergraduate-master program students) is guaranteed each year.

Stable employment status, with eligibility for Shanghai residency;Eligible candidates can enjoy various talent housing support policies from Shanghai Municipal and district governments in accordance with relevant regulations；High-quality education resources for children are available through schools affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University；High-quality medical services and resources are accessible via hospitals affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Full-process services and support are provided, covering policy consultation, application preparation, onboarding procedures, and benefit implementation；Experts are organized to offer full-process and full-chain guidance to applicants to improve the success rate of applications.

hr.speit@sjtu.edu.cn

sunchenye@sjtu.edu.cn

We sincerely invite outstanding young talents to apply for

Overseas Distinguished Young Scholars Program

through SJTU Paris Elite Institute of Technology (SPEIT)!