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National Talent Program
1. Introduction to the "QM Plan"
The QM Plan is a national-level talent recruitment initiative led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China. It aims to invite high-level talents with overseas study and work experience to return to China for development, leveraging various domestic enterprise platforms (especially key local enterprises) to promote technological innovation and industrial upgrading. Successful applicants will receive a national-level talent title, which is recognized across China and comes with a range of generous benefits.
(Note: The QM Plan, along with programs such as "Overseas Outstanding Young Talent," "Torch Program," and "Kunlun Program," are all part of national-level talent recruitment initiatives targeting the same group of individuals. The key difference lies in the platforms they are based on and the final application and review units. Only one application can be made per year for national-level talent programs, and applicants cannot apply for multiple programs simultaneously, or all their applications will be disqualified.)
2. Support Policies:
Financial Subsidies:
Includes subsidies from national, provincial, and municipal levels.
The youth talent project subsidy is 2 million RMB.
The innovation talent project subsidy is 3 million RMB.
Research Funding:
Up to 5 million RMB, with a support period of 3 years. (Disbursement is subject to annual performance reviews, assessing whether there have been research outcomes or progress.)
Salary Subsidies:
Depending on local policies, salary subsidies are granted to employers, covering 70%–80% of the annual salary of the recruited talent, with a maximum subsidy of 5 million RMB over five years (subject to annual evaluation).
Housing/Settlement Subsidies:
The subsidy varies by regions, with major cities generally offering over 1 million RMB. Subsidies are issued through a reimbursement method, where the talent must first purchase housing before receiving the subsidy.
Other Related Policies and Benefits:
Includes but is not limited to talent green cards, pension and medical insurance, children’s education, spouse’s employment, and other support for family members.
Other Subsidies:
The selected talent, along with their accompanying foreign spouse and minor children, may apply for the "Foreign Permanent Resident Certificate" or a multi-entry visa valid for 2-5 years. After medical treatment assessment, they are entitled to the same medical care as local residents. Additionally, the talent and their family members can participate in various social insurance programs within China, including basic pension,medical insurance, and work injury insurance. Employers will help arrange jobs for the spouse and the children’s schooling will be coordinated according to the individual’s preferences by the relevant departments.
(Note: The financial subsidy levels may vary slightly across different regions, and actual amounts will depend on the specific local circumstances.)
3. Application Eligibility
Youth Talent:
Must hold a doctoral degree and be under 40 years of age.
Must have held a formal position at a well-known overseas university, research institution, or enterprise R&D institution for a continuous period of at least 36 months after obtaining a doctoral degree. Applicants who have achieved outstanding results overseas may have the work experience requirement relaxed.
The applicant must be a high-level talent in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, certain areas of social sciences, and cultural arts (including non-Chinese and foreign nationals).
The applicant must not have returned to China (or their time in China must be within one year at the time of application).
Innovation Talent:
Must hold a doctoral degree and be under 75 years of age.
Must hold a position equivalent to an associate professor or higher at a prestigious overseas university or research institution,with strong capabilities in technological innovation, or hold a senior position in a well-known international enterprise, as a professional technical or managerial talent (including non-Chinese and foreign nationals).
The applicant must be a high-level talent in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, certain areas of social sciences, and cultural arts (including non-Chinese and foreign nationals).
The applicant must not have returned to China (or their time in China must be within one year at the time of application).
(Note: Priority will be given to applicants who are doctoral graduates from the global top 200 universities, have experience in Fortune 500 companies, or have worked at global top 200 universities.)
IV. Application Materials
Identification documents (ID card for Chinese citizens; passport for foreign nationals), degreecertificates, employment proof, academic papers, project documentation, award certificates, patent certificates, etc.
V. Application Process
Résumé Screening:
Eligible experts are invited to send us their résumés.
Matching and Coordination:
We will confirm the expert’s preferred region and institutes, submit the information to the relevant departments for qualification review, and provide one-on-one assistance in preparing application materials. All coordination services during the application process are free of charge, and confidentiality is strictly maintained in accordance with national requirements.
Qualification Re-review:
The Special Office, together with the leading government unit, will conduct a qualification re-review. They will verify the applicant’s educational background, work experience, academic achievements, intellectual property, work performance, and other relevant information, and compile a list of candidates entering the centralized evaluation stage.
Centralized Evaluation:
The Special Office and the leading unit will organize experts to conduct a centralized evaluation and determine preliminary candidates. These candidates, together with those directly recognized as preliminary candidates, will be submitted to the Review Committee for deliberation to finalize the recommended list.
(Special Note: The annual application deadline is in March. The application materials will be reviewed step-by-step. Evaluation is based solely on submitted materials—no interview or defense is required. Applicants will be notified of the review results at the end of the application year or early the following year.)
Zhejiang Provincial Talent Program
The Zhejiang Provincial High-level Talent Special Support Program is a cultivation and support plan for high-level talents from within China. The program selects and supports outstanding talents, leading figures, and young top talents in fields such as natural sciences, engineering technology, philosophy and social sciences, economics, and financial management. It aims to build a system for the development of high-level innovative and entrepreneurial talent teams. Zhejiang's high-level talents are divided into two categories: those over 40 years old are considered long-term talents, and those under 40 are considered young talents.
I. General Requirements
Applicants should have overseas study or work experience, not have been employed full-time in China (including coming to China) for more than 3 years, and have worked in Zhejiang for no more than 1 year. They must meet the following specific requirements:
(A) Innovative Talents
Generally, applicants should have obtained a PhD (from either domestic or overseas institutions) and be no older than 65 years of age.
Applicants must have held a position of associate professor or higher at an overseas university or research institution, or held senior positions in international organizations, well-known foreign enterprises, or financial institutions for at least five years.
Applicants should not have worked full-time in China at the time of application, or have returned to China for no more than 3 years; they must have worked in Zhejiang for no more than 1 year.
After being introduced to Zhejiang, applicants are required to work full-time for at least 3 consecutive years.
(B) Young Talents
Generally, applicants should have obtained a PhD from overseas, and be no older than 40 years of age.
Applicants must have held a formal position at an overseas university, research institution, or enterprise R&D institution, and have worked continuously for at least 36 months abroad.
Applicants should not have worked full-time in China at the time of application, or have returned to China for no more than 3 years; they must have worked in Zhejiang for no more than 1 year.
II. Policy Support
(A) Financial Incentives
If the application is successful, the applicant will be awarded the title of Provincial Expert, and receive both provincial-level rewards and local matching rewards.
Innovative Talents
After selection, applicants will receive a provincial reward of 1 million yuan, with
additional local matching rewards (typically a 1:1.5 to 2 ratio), potentially bringing
the total financial support to up to 3 million yuan.
Young Talents
After selection, applicants will receive a provincial reward of 500,000 yuan, with additional local matching rewards (typically a 1:1.5 to 2 ratio), potentially bringing thetotal financial support to up to 1.5 million yuan.
(B) Living Support (subject to local policies)
Housing Support
For talents purchasing commercial housing, a one-time housing subsidy of 800,000 yuan is provided. Alternatively, a rental subsidy of 50,000 yuan per year is available for up to 10 years. Any rental subsidies already received will be deducted from the housing subsidy when purchasing commercial housing.
Children’s Education
For the children of full-time employed talents, if attending private schools in China during compulsory education, a subsidy of 30% of the tuition fees, up to a maximum of 50,000 yuan per year, will be provided. If attending a public school in the region, education departments will prioritize their placement.
Permanent Residency
Talents may apply for local permanent residency.
Other Benefits
Talents will be eligible for an annual health check-up, a bi-annual health retreat, and various specialized training programs.
III. Key Areas for Talent Recruitment
The recruitment focuses on, but is not limited to, the following disciplines:
New Materials: Semiconductor materials, flexible materials, chemical materials, metal materials, new energy and energy-saving environmental protection materials, etc.
Life and Health: High-end medical devices, clinical testing and diagnostics, pathological analysis, biomedicine, biotechnology, etc.
Next-generation Information Technology Industries: Integrated circuits, blockchain technology, flexible electronics technology, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data, new finance, software, and emerging services, etc.
High-end Equipment: Intelligent manufacturing, intelligent robots, key basic components (parts), flexible electronic devices, testing and inspection equipment, chip processing, new energy vehicles, aerospace, etc.
Mathematics, Information Science, and Computer Science Fields
Marine Sciences and Related Specialties
IV. Application Process
The application process is conducted online, and the specific methods and procedures are as follows:
Online Application
Applicants can contact our staff to provide their CVs. Our staff will then match applicants with appropriate enterprises for cooperation, provide the application forms, and assist with filling them out. Relevant supporting documents should also be uploaded. Applicants may also apply for direct recognition by choosing the special program.
Qualification Review and Recommendation
The Organization Department of each municipal committee and the personnel departments of provincial and ministerial-level institutions will conduct a qualification review of the applicants and send the selected candidates to the relevant provincial units for consideration.
Requalification Review
The Provincial Special Program Office, in cooperation with the relevant provincial units, will organize a qualification re-check. Exceptional cases will be reviewed, and the applicant's educational background, work history, academic achievements, intellectual property, work performance, credit records, etc., will be verified. On-site inspections will be conducted for applicants seeking direct recognition. A list of candidates for centralized review and a preliminary list of candidates for direct recognition will be compiled.
Centralized Review
The Special Program Office, together with the leading units, will organize experts to conduct a centralized review to determine the preliminary list of candidates. This list, along with the preliminary list of directly recognized candidates, will be submitted to the review committee for further consideration and to determine the recommended list of candidates.
On-site Inspection
The Special Program Office will organize a team to carry out on-site inspections of the recommended candidates. Concurrently, assessments and public notices will be conducted.
Approval and Announcement
The final list of selected candidates will be confirmed and submitted for approval. An official announcement will be made following the approval process.
Postdoctoral Special Program: Overseas Elite Returnee Plan
The Postdoctoral Special Program (also known as the "Small QM Plan") is a newly launched initiative in 2023 aimed at attracting overseas PhDs and postdoctoral researchers to return to China (or come to China) to engage in scientific research. The program is managed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and primarily targets two groups of individuals:
Newly graduated PhD holders from overseas who plan to return to China to conduct postdoctoral research, and
Overseas postdoctoral researchers who have completed their postdoctoral studies and plan to return to China for work.
Overseas PhDs Returning to China for Postdoctoral Research
The program supports leading state-owned and private technology enterprises in China in attracting outstanding overseas PhDs to return to China to engage in postdoctoral research. These enterprises must have postdoctoral workstations and meet the following application criteria:
The applicant’s PhD degree must be from a discipline recognized internationally as a world-class field, or the applicant's PhD supervisor must be an internationally recognized top expert.
Applicants should generally be no older than 35 years of age.
Overseas Postdoctoral Researchers Returning to China for Work
The program also supports state-owned and private leading technology enterprises in China in recruiting outstanding overseas postdocs to return to China for work. These enterprises must meet the following criteria:
The applicant must have completed at least 2 years of postdoctoral research at a well-known overseas university, research institution, or company, with an overseas mentor who is an internationally recognized top expert.
The applicant should have published high-level academic papers in prestigious international journals or have achieved other high quality scientific research results.
Applicants should generally be no older than 40 years of age.
Application Process for Partner Enterprises:
The talent program requires collaboration with enterprises for the application process, and the background of the selected enterprises will also be considered, including the enterprise’s industry status, technological innovation advantages, and any honors they have received. In addition to the “hard power” of the enterprise and the talent, the compatibility between the two parties will also be evaluated. This includes whether the applicant's academic field matches the enterprise's research direction, and whether the talent can solve technical problems and drive industrial progress within the enterprise once they are settled. These factors are critical in determining the feasibility of the project.
We collaborate with many prestigious universities, research institutions, and large enterprises in China to build a full-support system from talent evaluation to policy implementation. This system provides authoritative endorsement and resource support for talent applications.
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